education needs, as well as to prepare a detailed project proposal for long-term assistance. It is also noted that the International Monetary Fund dispatched in April/May 1989 a technical assistance mission to Windhoek to help with preparation for the establishment of a central bank and to give advice on related matters. The Fund is currently preparing a comprehensive technical assistance programme aimed at strengthening Namibia's capacity for economic management as well as manpower training. 17. The President of the Council notes with deep appreciation the conclusion of the pre-independence Namibian repatriation exercise, successfully carried out by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), entailing the return of a total of 43,387 Namibian refugees of whom 35,553 were from Angola, 3,841 from Zambia and. 3,993 from 40 other countries. 18. As regards further assistance to the newly independent Republic of Namibia, the President notes the appeal made by its Prime Minister to the international community at the donors' consultation meeting, held at United Nations Headquarters on 24 April 1990. In this connection, the President welcomes the Namibia Donors' Pledging Conference for Namibia to be held at United Nations Headquarters on 21 and 22 June 1990, and earnestly hopes that the specialized agencies and the international institutions associated with the United Nations as well as the international community as a whole will take that opportunity to generously respond to the Prime Minister's appeal. 19. Subject to any directives that the General Assembly might give at its forty-fifth session and in conformity with such decisions as might be taken by the Council, the President of the Council shall continue to maintain close contact with the Chairmen of the two Special Committees on matters raised in the present report. I • • • E/1990/72 English Page 6 SPECIAL COMMITTEE AGAINST APARTHEID 20. The President of the Economic and Social Council and the Chairman of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic development and humanitarian aid aspects of Namibia, specifically the country's independence and the international community's response to its needs. The mention of the International Monetary Fund, the establishment of a central bank, and the appeal for economic assistance suggests a focus on economic development. Additionally, the report highlights the repatriation of refugees and the appeal for humanitarian aid, which points to the category of Humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief