16. Mr. MARTIUS (Federal Republic of Germany) said that his country accepted the General Programmes target of $378.9 million as realistic and appreciated the difficult and sometimes painful measures that had been required to reach that figure. However, the high level of support costs which amounted to 36 per cent of programme activities continued to cause concern and further economies appeared to be required in that area. 17. The changes in Central and Eastern Europe had led, in the first four months of 1990, to a total inflow of over 350,000 asyltun-seekers, ethnic Germans and citizens of the German Democratic Republic into the Federal Republic of Germany. Despite the tremendous strain on its budgetary resources caused by the large numbers of new arrivals, the Federal Republic of Germany would, subject to parliamentary approval, double its regular contribution to UNHCR's General Programmes from DM 8 million to DM 16 million. 18. His Government was convinced that improved economic effectiveness in the area of support costs would release funds for direct assistance to refugees, and would make for a lasting improvement of UNHCR's financial situation. It was also convinced that future programme targets would have to be realistically prepared, thus ruling out the need for downward revisions later on. 19. Mr. HYNNINEN (Finland) said that his delegation had noted with pleasure that internal measures already taken by the High Commissioner were in line with the recommendations of the Temporary Working Group. A/AC.96/SR.450 page 5 20. All parties had to contribute to a solution of UNHCR's financial problems. Financial support was necessary, but the granting of asylum and the political will to address the underlying reasons for refugee movements were of primary importance. His delegation was gratified by the initiatives taken by the High Commissioner not only in the financial and humanitarian but also the 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the financial situation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the contributions of various countries to its programs. The discussion revolves around the budgetary resources of UNHCR and the measures taken by countries to support its activities. It seems that the category that best fits this text is related to humanitarian aid and relief, as it specifically deals with the financial support and assistance provided by countries to refugees.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief