development issues andpolicies. (b)Course ofactionoftheSecretariat 12.89 Technical 90-operation willbeprovided, attherequest ofGovernments and inresponse totheguidance ofintergovernmental bodies, topromote aunified approach toeconomic andsocial development, integrated ruraldevelopment, popular participation, women's integration indevelopment, alleviation ofsectors of critical poverty, environmental aspects ofdevelopment, science andtechnology for development, natural disaster protection andotheremerging areas. Toensure an integrated andeffective approach, technical co-operation willbeprovided within theframework ofthedeveloping countries' overall economic andsocial development priorities policies andplans. Thetechnical co-operation willbeprovided, as appropriate andattherequest ofGovernments, through expertise, training andthe development ofaction-oriented research materials. -:0-
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the role of the Secretariat in promoting economic and social development, with a focus on providing technical cooperation to governments. It mentions specific areas such as poverty alleviation, environmental aspects, and science and technology for development. These topics suggest that the text is related to economic development, but also touches on other areas such as natural resources and environment.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment