refugees around the world. Denmark was ready to make substantial financial contributions in 1990 on the basis of the consensus on the reform process, UNHCR's serious financial situation and its confidence in the UNHCR leadership. It had tried to respond positively to the High Commissioner's various appeals for increased contributions and early annoimceraents of them. The ordinary Danish contribution of Dkr 75 million to UNHCR's general resources had been paid early in January 1990 to help alleviate the difficult liquidity situation of UNHCR at that time. In addition, his Government was planning to make earmarked contributions in the order of Dkr 110 million to high-priority General and Special Programmes. That would bring his country's 1990 contributions to the same high level as for the previous year at about Dkr 185 million, or some $28 million at current exchange rates. 31. Furthermore, he wished to announce that his Government had obtained the necessary approval from Parliament to make a separate disbursement to UNHCR's general resources for 1990 in the amount of $US 5.5 million. Denmark trusted that the announcement of special financial efforts would stimulate major contributions from others able to assist in the difficult situation. Lastly, he wished to indicate his Government's approval of the proposed revised budget of $378.9 million for 1990. 32. Mr. SHANNON (Canada) said that it was a matter of considerable concern to his coimtry that UNHCR's financial situation remained very serious but he wished to make it plain that Canada's main preoccupation was for the refugees themselves. All efforts should be aimed at ensuring that the largest possible proportion of UNHCR resources went directly to the benefit of refugees. His delegation had therefore welcomed the statement by the High Commissioner outlining his six-point strategy for the better use of resources and the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing financial contributions and budgetary matters related to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), with a focus on supporting refugees around the world. The language used suggests a humanitarian context, with the speakers emphasizing the need for financial support to alleviate the difficult situation faced by refugees.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief