environmental and other consequences of the accident at the nuclear-pawer plant could also be useful to other countries, especially those with developed nuclear-power generation capacities or those that border on such countries. It should also be recalled that, despite our financial difficulties, the Byelorussian SSR continues to participate in assistance programmes to developing countries carried out through the United Nations and other international agencies. Even after the accident at the Chernobvl nuclear-POWer plant, we increased our voluntary contributions to the United Nations Children's Fund twentyfold. In conclusion, I should like to thank all those who have svmPathized with us in our misfortune. I hope that the forthcoming session of the Economic and Social JB/16 A/S-18/PV. 8 72 {Mr. Gurinovich, Dvelorussian SSR) Council will support a draft resolutioo that we Proposed on international co-operation in dealing with the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear-power plant. Mrs. CHAN (Singapore): I should like to take this opportunitY to ;oin many others in welcoming Namibia into the fold of the United Nations as its 160th Member. We have waited many long vears for this noment and we feel particularlv privileged to be present to witness the historic occasion. Our analysis of the present global economic situation leads us to the conclusion that any proposed international economic co-operation will need an integrated approach. There seems to be no single effective solution, no viable monocausal approach to a bewildering and perplexing problem of global socio-economic development. We should also note that global change does not unfold as a linear development or trend. It occurs as a threshold resPOnse to a persistent stimulant. That implies that we must work continuously and Press for global economic co-operation. Ever since the end of the Second W::>rld War, a growing number of newly 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident and the international cooperation to address them. It also touches on the global economic situation and the need for international cooperation. The speaker mentions the country's participation in international aid programs and their voluntary contributions to the United Nations Children's Fund. The text does not specifically mention agriculture, forestry, fishing, health, education, employment, or culture, but it does have a focus on economic development and humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief