dimension of development, a qualitative approach to international economic co-operation in societal development and growth in the 1990s. We in Papua New Guinea have adopted a new philosophy of education based on our noble traditions as elaborated by the National Goals and Directive Principles of our National Constitution. This philosophy is based on the principle of integral human development.* integral, in the sense that all aspects of the person are important*, human, in the sense that social relations are basic; and development, in the sense that every individual has the potential to grow in knowledge, wisdom, understanding, skills and goodness. We are committed by our Constitution to ensuring that every citizen is given the necessary intellectual and practical skills to participate effectively in the economic and political life of our country, with dignity and on the basis of freedom and equality. JVM/13 A/S-18/PV.9 51 (Mr. Lohia, Papua New Guinea ) The international community has "virtually lost a decade for development". The present political and economic climate gives us an opportunity to conduct a real and constructive dialogue for the creation and construction of a better world for everyone. A new momentum is here for the Assembly to tackle positively the important issues of disarmament, environment and development, so that an accepted international programme of action for the 1990s can be put in place for immediate implementation. Despite a positive and encouraging scenario of growth in international trade, many developments in the international trading system continue to be a cause of major concern to many developing countries, including Papua New Guinea. These include the wide-ranging trade policies and activities of some Governments leading to trade tensions and, more important, the continuing proliferation of non-tariff barriers by many countries. This special session, together with the multilateral trading institutions, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the concept of integral human development, education, and economic cooperation, which suggests that it is primarily focused on economic development and education. The text also touches on international trade and its implications on developing countries, which further supports the idea that economic development is a key theme. Additionally, the text mentions disarmament, environment, and development, which could be related to natural resources and environment.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Education