ignorance, disease and fear; each State is responsible for its economic policies for development and for the well-being of its citizens; the international community has a responsibility to assist developing countries in pursuing effective policies of development; and effective multilateral institutions can and should be used to shape economic co-operation. There are three major themes I should like to touch upon in my remarks this morning, and they are very much related to the changes taking place in the world today. (spoke in French) The first theme is that of economic pluralism. We have all come to recognize that we need to provide more scope for our citizens and businesses to undertake the economic activities they perceive to be most beneficial to themselves and to their communi ties. ~'le also need to respond to the more competitive world environment and, in so doing, to restructure our economies. Growth needs to be broadly based, drawing the mass of the people into productive economic activity. Improvement in the standard of living, increased RM/11 A/S-18/PV. 3 49-50 (Mrs. Landry, Canada) equity and the broad participation of the population in the economy require an institutional setting that can provide greater choice and more opportunity. The reduction of poverty in all societies must be a primary goal. Economic growth requires that all countries develop a sustainable macroeconomic structure and that they vigorously pursue long-term domestic economic reform. They should emphasize greater economic flexibility and responsiveness, an effective and efficient use of financial and human resources and a broader scope for competition, :initiative and private enterprise. An important part of this process is the role of market forces and price signals in transmitting information. Such signals are critical for many different activities and Government policies. They are the key to efficient mobilization of 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on economic development, discussing themes such as economic pluralism, economic growth, sustainable macroeconomic structure, and the role of market forces and price signals. The text also touches upon the international community's responsibility to assist developing countries and the importance of effective multilateral institutions. The language and concepts used are more relevant to economic development than other categories.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade