19. The 1982 World Assembly on Aging had highlighted the complexity of that subject, which affected all countries in different ways. Even though Ecuador had a relatively small aging population, it was engaged in State and private activities for their well-being and was preparing specific, co-ordinated measures to enable that group to contribute in the socio-economic and cultural fields and to ensure them a life of abundance, health and happiness within their families or as independent individuals. In that context, Ecuador was studying the recommendations of the 1984 International Conference on Population, particularly recommendation 58, which urged Governments to reaffirm their commitment to the implementation of the International Plan of Action on Aging. .. 20. As a catalyst for international co-operation in the formulation and implementation of national policies and programmes, the United Nations Trust Fund for the World Assembly on Aging was an essential element for achieving the objectives of the International Plan of Action. Ecuador therefore supported its continued existence. 21. Ecuador's National Committee for the International Year of Disabled Persons had carried out valuable work through the provision of rehabilitation services and the elaboration of the Disabled Protection Act of 5 August 1983. In view of the decisive role played by the United Nations Trust Fund for the International Year of Disabled Persons, Ecuador agreed that it should be continued throughout the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons for the benefit of disabled persons, particularly those in developing countries, and that the name of the Fund should be I ... A/C.3/39/SR.l9 English Page 7 (Mr. Jativa, Ecuador) changed to the United Nations Fund for Disability. Nevertheless, his delegation believed it essential to increase the financial resources of the Fund in order to achieve the implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the well-being of the aging population and disabled persons, highlighting Ecuador's efforts to support their contributions to the socio-economic and cultural fields. The text also mentions the importance of international cooperation and funding for these efforts. Given the focus on human well-being and development, it is likely that the category will be related to social and human development.

**Category**
Health, Employment