arelikelytoaffectthelevelofservices canbeidentified. Ontheonehand,the enhanced roleoftheOrganization inthepreservation ofinternational peaceand security, andthetrendtowards greater multilateral co-operation inawiderange ofeconomic, social, environmental andlegalfields, aretwofactors thatmaytend toincrease thenumberofmeetings andconferences heldundertheauspices ofthe UnitedNations, aswellastheconsequent demandforconference services duringthe medium-term planperiod. Ontheotherhand,several intergovernmental bodiesare nearing completion oftheirworkandwouldnolongerrequire servicing. In addition, studies underwayofUnitedNations intergovernmental structures and -3- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Librarypr functions incertain areas,notably intheeconomic andsocialfields, ascalled forunderrecommendation 8oftheGroupofHigh-level Intergovernmental Experts to ReviewtheEfficiency oftheAdministrative andFinancial Functioning oftheUnited Nations, 1/mayresultinmodifications ofintergovernmental machinery thatcould decrease conference-servicing requirements. Withregardtolibrary andinformation services, therewillclearly beagrowing demandforavariety ofinformation and reference services thatgoconsiderably beyondthosetraditionally provided by libraries. Fortheprogramme asawhole,itwillcontinue tobeimportant tomake everyefforttousetheresources available inthemostefficient andeffective mannerpossible, soastorespond tonewandchanging requirements ofMemberStates inatimely andeconomic manner, whilemaintaining highstandards ofquality. 39.6Amajorconcern duringthemedium-term planperiodwillbehowtoharness advances intechnology andcommunications effectively soastoestablish atruly global network ofconference andlibrary services thatcanbeusedforthe electronic storage, remoteretrieval andtransmission oftextsandimages worldwide. Suchanetwork shouldbringsignificant gainsinthetimeliness and efficiency withwhichservices areprovided toconferences andmeetings, with parityoftreatment forallofficial languages andimprovements intheaccess of MemberStates andotheruserstothedocuments andpublications oftheOrganization. 39.7Animportant issueofcontinuing concern isthatofmakingthemostefficient useofscarceresources. Undertheguidance oftheCommittee onConferences, every effortwillbemadetoplananefficient programme ofmeetings andconferences that makesthemostrational andeffective useofallUnitedNations conference centres, resources andfacilities. Attention willbegiventomeasures forcontrolling and limiting thevolume, aswellasimproving thequality andtimelyissuance, of documents andpublications produced bytheOrganization. Inthesearchforgreater efficiency, theworkoftheprogramme willbeorganized toderive maximum benefit fromthegrowing rangeoftechnological innovations available forconference and library services. 2.Overall strategy 39.8Byitsresolution 43/222 B,theGeneral Assembly decided toretainthe Committee onConferences asapermanent subsidiary organtoadviseitonall matters pertaining totheorganization ofconferences intheUnitedNations. In thiscontext, theCommittee isresponsible forplanning andco-ordinating conferences andmeetings, incloseconsultation withtheSecretariat andall relevant bodiesinthepreparation ofthedraftcalendar ofconferences, withthe aimofstaggering meetings throughout theyearandavoiding overlapping; examining theproposals oftheSecretary-General onthedraftcalendar ofconferences and meetings andrecommending totheGeneral Assembly adraftcalendar tomeetthe needsoftheUnitedNations andtoassure optimum useofconference-servicing resources; acting onbehalfoftheAssembly withrespect todepartures fromthe approved calendar; presenting recommendations totheAssembly onwaysandmeansto ensure optimum useofconference facilities andservices, including documentation; advising theAssembly onthecurrent andfuturerequirements oftheOrganization forconference services, facilities anddocumentation; making recommendations to theAssembly onmeansofensuring improved co-ordination ofconferences withinthe UnitedNations system, including conference services andfacilities, andtoconduct
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the organizational and logistical aspects of the United Nations, specifically the planning and coordination of conferences, meetings, and library services. It touches on the use of technology and resources to improve efficiency and effectiveness. While there are no direct references to economic development, natural resources, or health, the focus on conference services and documentation suggests a connection to international cooperation and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology