economic andsocialconditions, toelaborate uponthenatureofproblems thatarise intheprocess ofthosechanges andtoexamine thenature andconsequences of policies andpolicy instruments available toGovernments andintergovernmental organizations. Ofspecial immediate interest areproblems relating tolong-term changes resulting fromeconomic stabilization andstructural adjustment policies andtheirinteractions withsocialdevelopment, especially theallocation of resources tosocialsectors, changing patterns ofincomedistribution, and consequences oftheincidence ofunemployment andunderemployment, poverty and malnutrition. 12.32 Thecontent ofmajorsocialservices -education, health, housing and welfare andcommunity services -willbestudied amongcountries andovertimein ordertounderstand themostproductive waysofresponding tochanges inthe composition ofthepopulation, morbidity andmortality patterns, theneedto equalize opportunities foreducation amongregions, thesexesandothergroups and toabsorb anduseavailable innovative technology. Changing socialinstitutions suchasthefamily andnewbehaviour patterns, including theparticipation ofwomen intheworkforce,willbeareasforresearch. Thefocusonkeyaspects ofhuman resource development willremainimportant duringthisdecade. 12.33 Asnewpolicies andpolicy instruments require newinstitutional arrangements fortheirimplementation, thereassessment oftheroleofGovernments infurthering theprocesses ofeconomic andsocial development, thenature of markets, thecontribution ofnon-governmental organizations andtheefficiency ana -9-12.28 Theprincipal vehicle oftheSecretariat inthefulfilment ofthis responsibility isthepreparation oftheannual worldeconomic survey, mandated since1947.Itisexpected thatmanyadditional adhocreports requested by intergovernmental bodies, andcovering different aspects oftheworldeconomy will havetobeprepared fortheCouncil andtheAssembly. SUBPROGRAMME 2.PROBLEMS ANDPROSPECTS OFINTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT (a)Objectives 12.29 Thelegislative authority forsubprogramme 2derives fromGeneral Assembly resolutions 39/29,40/40, 40/182, S-13/2, 41/182, 42/49, 42/51, 42/64, 42/163, 42/186, 42/187, 42/193, 43/53,43/182, 43/195, 43/196, 44/55, 44/56, 44/57, 44/58, 44/211, 44/212, 44/213, 44/232 and44/233, anddecisions 41/440, 42/429 and44/411; andEconomic andSocial Council resolutions 1986/56, 1987/81, 1987/93, 1988/49, 1988/74, 1988/75, 1988/76, 1988/112, 1989/13, 1989/89, 1989/93, 1989/110, 1989/113 and1989/120. 12.30 Theobjectives ofthesUbprogramme are(a)tocarryoutmultisectoral and integrated analysis ofabroadrangeofsocio-economic issueswithaviewto presenting tointergovernmental bodies anintegrated viewofdevelopment problems andprospects, and(b)toproduce studies andreports withpolicy options and recommendations onthoseproblems andprospects, including theinterrelationship between economic andsocialfactors andthesocial andenvironmental soundness of thedevelopment process forenhancing international co-operation andstrengthening national efforts aimedatthealleviation oftheproblems. (b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 12.31 Research andanalysis willbeundertaken toassessglobal changes in economic andsocialconditions, toelaborate uponthenatureofproblems thatarise intheprocess ofthosechanges andtoexamine thenature andconsequences of policies andpolicy instruments available toGovernments andintergovernmental organizations. Ofspecial immediate interest areproblems relating tolong-term changes resulting fromeconomic stabilization andstructural adjustment policies andtheirinteractions withsocialdevelopment, especially theallocation of resources tosocialsectors, changing patterns ofincomedistribution, and
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the relationship between economic and social development, discussing the impact of economic policies on social issues such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality. It also touches on the importance of human resource development and the role of governments and intergovernmental organizations in addressing these challenges.

**Category**
Economic development, Education, Employment, Health