UNITED NATIONS General Assembly Thirty-eighth session FIFTH COMMITTEE Agenda items 109 and 12 Distr. GENERAL A/C.5/38/60 29 November 1983 ORIGINAL& ENGLISH PROPOSED PROGRAMME BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM 1984-1985 REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (International Year of Peace) Administrative and financial implications of the draft resolution contained in document A/38/L.l6 Statement submitted by the Secretary-General in accordance with EUle 153 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly 1. By operative paragraph 4 of the draft resolution contained in document A/38/L.l6, the General Assembly would "request the Secretary-General to carry out during 1984-1985 preparations necessary for the observance of the International Year of Peace including the organization of regional seminars devoted to promoting the objectives of the Year". A 2. In implementing General Assembly resolution 37/16 of 16 November 1982 which inter alia declared 1986 to be the International Year of Peace and in accordance with the guidelines for international years, the Secretary-General in his note verbale dated 16 December 1982 invited all States to indicate possible contributions towards the programme of the Year. The note stated that, with regard to the preparation and observance of the Year, it is the intention of the Secretary-General to concentrate on those measures that, without substantial financial outlay, would effectively reaffirm the basic principles of the Charter of the United Nations and stress the universal character of peace, the need for reflection on contemporary requirements for peace and the role of the United Nations in the maintenance of peace. As of 30 November 1983 no pledges for voluntary contributions had been received. However, Costa Rica, Poland and Romania have expressed interest in hosting preparatory meetings in accordance with General Assembly resolution 31/140. 83-32921 0829n (E) I ... A/C.5/38/60 English Page 2 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the proposed programme budget for the biennium 1984-1985, specifically the preparations and organization of regional seminars for the International Year of Peace. This suggests that the main focus is on international cooperation and peacekeeping, which is not directly related to any specific sector like economic development or natural resources. However, it could be related to international relations and diplomacy, which is not one of the categories provided.

**Category**
International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief