detriment of the country and its population? Of course it is true that we must constantly seek to improve public administration, which is indispensable, but at the same time we should recognize and strengthen human incentive, which can give constant impetus to the development efforts of millions of families which want to improve their lot. Secondly, I should like strongly to support what was stated by the presidency of the European Community regarding the determination of the Community and its member States not to reduce, to the benefit of the Eastern European countries, the attention that must rightfully be given to the third-world countries and the support they need to achieve their development. It is true that the serious economic and political problems of the countries of Eastern Europe cannot leave us indifferent or passive, and they will require a serious effort at assistance on our part. But this aid cannot replace the financial and technical support that we want to maintain towards the efforts of the developing countries to emerge from their critical situation through policies that are increasingly based on integral development and on the free participation of the population. ! ·, · )1' I' ji RH/27 A/S-18/PV. 2 126 (Mr. Geens, Belqium) The recent conclusion of the fourth Lome Convention has proven that, in spite of the emergence of this new situation in Europe, the Community of the Twelve remaim totally committed to the framework of special relatiom that have existed for more than 15 years now as a result of that instrument of co-operation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries and the European Economic Community. It is clear to me that East-West detente offers excellent prospects for findinq a solutioo to many development problems. Economic experts have become 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between the European Community and developing countries, highlighting the need for continued support and assistance to these countries. The speaker also mentions the importance of human incentive and integral development. The text does not specifically focus on economic development, natural resources, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. However, it does touch on economic and development issues, which suggests that the category should be related to economic development or international trade.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade