implemented in a way that respects the human rights of prisoners, "Mindful that computer applications will need to be purpose-designed to meet the requirements of national penal administration systems, "Aware of the need to ensure that computerized systems being introduced into the field of penal administration are compatible with systems operating, or with systems to be introduced, in the wider criminal justice system and in other social agencies, Member States to introduce and develop compatible computerized information systems for improving prison management and links with other criminal justice agencies. "INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION "The Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, "Emphasizing the role of research and studies in promoting effective and humane prison administration and the significance of co-operation in the field of training, research, exchange of docimentation and information, "Taking into account the possibility of establishing a permanent centre that will collaborate with international organizations and research and training institutes, "Bearing in mind that the exchange of expertise and experience in the administration of prisons in Europe will assist each Member State in discharging its responsibility in this area, "1. Expresses deep appreciation of the proposal of the Ministry of Justice of the Government of Italy to provide facilities for the establishment of a centre for European co-operation, which could usefully contribute to more effective European co-operation by: "(a) Collecting and disseminating documentation on national legislation, regulations, research and studies as well as statistical data on penal and penitentiary matters; "(b) Organizing training at the international level, as well as an exchange of personnel and fellowships for penitentiary staff; "(c) Providing facilities for an exchange of methodological experience and training materials in these areas; "(d) Assisting in the implementation of United Nations recommendations on collaboration within the penitentiary field;
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the administration of prisons and the improvement of penal systems, with a focus on international cooperation and the exchange of information and expertise. It discusses the development of computerized systems for prison management and the need for compatible information systems across different countries. The text also mentions the role of research and training in promoting effective and humane prison administration.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education, Science and technology