8. Further requests the administering Powers to give their full co-operation to the Special Committee and to facilitate the task of the sub-committees and visiting groups instructed by the Special Committee to go to the territories under its mandate; 9. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide the Special Committee with all the facilities and personnel necessary for the implementation of the present resolution. 1277th plenary meeting, 11 December 1963. 1978 (XVm). The policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa A The General Assembly, Having considered the reports of the Special Com­ mittee on the Policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa,9 Recalling its resolutions 1761 (XVII) of 6 November 1962 and 1881 (XVIII) of 11 October 1963, Taking note of the Security Council resolutions of 7 August1 and 4 December 1963,8 1. Appeals to all States to take appropriate measures and intensify their efforts, separately and collectively, with a view to dissuading the Government of the Re­ public of South Africa from pursuing its policies of apartheid, and requests them, in particular, to implement fully the Security Council resolution of 4 December 1963; 2. Notes with appreciation the reports of the Special Committee on the Policies of apartheid of the Govern­ ment of the Republic of South Africa, and requests it to continue to follow constantly the various aspects of this question and to submit reports to the General Assembly and to the Security Council whenever necessary ; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to furnish the Special Committee with all the necessary means for the effective accomplishment of its task; 4. Invites the specialized agencies and all Member States to give to the Special Committee their assistance and co-operation in the fulfilment of its mandate. 1283rd plenary meeting, 16 December 1963. B The General Assembly, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly, addressing the issue of apartheid policies in South Africa. The language used is diplomatic and formal, with a focus on urging states to take action and cooperate with the UN. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or any of the other categories directly related to specific sectors or industries.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations