ic Co-operation) introduced the report of the Secre­ tary-General (E/1986/18-N41/179), which had been prepared in pursuance of General Assembly resolu­ tion 39/228 and of Economic and Social Council resolution 1985/4. In preparing the report, the Secre­ tariat had availed itself of the advice of members of the Population Commission, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the specialized agencies, the regional eco­ nomic commissions and relevant non-governmental organizations. Particular attention was drawn to the current in-depth evaluation of the United Nations population programme and to the final section of the report (paras. 64 to 75), which contained conclusions and recommendations designed to enhance the effec­ tiveness of all United Nations bodies and units dealing with population questions and to identify concrete measures to secure more effective interac­ tion among them. It was intended that practical measures should thus be developed to strengthen the functioning of the United Nations in the important field of population. 2. Ms. DANIELSEN (Observer for Norway), speak­ ing on behalf of the Nordic countries, said that it was E/1986/SR.11 encouraging to note that a broad consensus had emerged on the traditionally controversial issue of population policies over the decade leading up to the International Conference on Population, held at Mexico City in 1984. Nevertheless, such consensus represented only the beginning of a long process, and an immense task lay ahead both for individual Governments and for the United Nations. While the report contained an enlightening historical presenta­ tion of developments within the United Nations with respect to population questions and useful concrete recommendations, it did not provide an adequate assessment of the effectiveness of the various rele­ vant United Nations organs or of the usefulness and relevance of their work. Some conclusions had therefore not been fully substantiated. Despite the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the report of the Secretary-General on population questions and the efforts of the United Nations to address population issues. The language used suggests a focus on international cooperation, policy development, and program evaluation, which are all related to population dynamics and sustainable development.

**Category**
Health, International relations