Adjustment Programmes for Socio-economic Recovery and Transformation adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 44/24 of 17 November 1989, Recognizing that the activities of the various organizations in the United Nations system should be closely interrelated and that it is necessary to draw on all the efforts made in the various disciplines relating to man in order to promote all his rights effectively. Noting with appreciation the conclusions of the United Nations Children's Fund study Adjustment with a Human Face and reports The State of the World's Children 1989 and 1990, Noting with interest the conclusions of the World Bank in World Debt Tables 1989/90. (volume 1), relating to the external debt of developing countries. Aware that the serious problem of foreign debt remains one of the most acute factors adversely affecting economic and social development and living standards in many developing countries, Observing the beginning of new orientations in economic adjustment programmes which take into account economic growth and problems affecting the welfare of the population, and the positive response on the part of international financial agencies, Considering that the new strategies for solving the debt problem require policies of economic adjustment accompanied by growth and that it is necessary, within those policies, to monitor social conditions, including standards of living, health, education and employment of the population, especially among low-income groups. Also recalling its resolution 1989/15 of 2 March 1989, -67-1. Expresses its appreciation of the preliminary report on the realization of economic, social and cultural rights prepared by the Special Rapporteur of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, Mr. Danilo Turk; 2. Invites the Sub^-Commission to submit the second report of its Special Rapporteur on the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights to the Commission on Human Rights at its forty-seventh session;
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic and social development of developing countries, specifically addressing the issue of foreign debt and its impact on economic and social development, living standards, and human rights. It also mentions the importance of monitoring social conditions, including standards of living, health, education, and employment, especially among low-income groups.

**Category**
Economic development, Human rights