function with which the Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs was entrusted. It was important that the Centre should be given adequate funds within the United Nations budget and the necessary administrative capacity and independence. In particular, the Centre should develop its consultative services to Member States in such tasks as drawing up national plans of action to complement the World Programme. 26. The Nordic delegations were concerned that the Secretary-General's report (A/39/191) had been issued only at the very beginning of the current discussion. His remarks on it would therefore have to be of a preliminary nature. While the report offered a comprehensive review of what had been done thus far, it had very little to say on the further implementation of the World Programme. It merely recommended the drawing up of detailed guidelines for the implementation of the Programme with particular attention to the prevention of disability. While such guidelines could be useful, their elaboration no doubt would be time-consuming. The General Assembly should make some recommendations for action in the near future. / ... A/C.3/39/SR.l9 English Page 8 (Mr. Gustavsson, Sweden) 27. Modern technology presented a promise as well as a challenge for all. That was true not least for the disabled. New technology had greatly improved life for many disabled persons. On the other hand, high technology could also mean reduced human involvement in the work process. It was therefore necessary to enable disabled persons themselves to participate on an equal basis in preparations for the new high-technology society. Only when the disabled fully exercised their real influence on their own conditions could there be true equalization of opportunities. 28. Ms. QUINTANILLA (United States of America) said that her delegation fully supported the decision to declare 1985 the International Youth Year and was pleased 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs and its role in implementing the World Programme, which aims to promote the participation of disabled persons in society. The text also touches on the theme of technology and its impact on disabled persons, emphasizing the need for equal participation and influence. These themes suggest a connection to the field of social development and humanitarian affairs, with a focus on promoting the well-being and rights of marginalized groups.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education