allocations to assist in the current emergency, to consider the particular advantages of flexlbility, speed and cost-effectiveness which can accrue from the use of United Nations Volunteers in emergency-related activities. B°Partlcipator~ development 78. Taking into account the information provided in paragraphs 15-36 above, the Council may wish to consider adopting a decision which would, inter ali___.~a, encourage Governments and UNDP field offices, as they carry out country programme reviews and new country programming exercises, to give full consideration to the allocatlon of an increased volume of IPF resources for cost-effective participatory development activities aimed at helping the least advantaged communities to advance more declslvely towards self-sufficiency by a more active participation in their own development.DP/1985/44 English Page 19 C.International volunteer day 79. Taking into account the information provided in paragraphs 37-44 above, the Council may wish to consider adopting a decision which would, inter ali_____aa, propose to the General Assembly that it consider designating 7 December for an annual observance of what would be known as "International Volunteer Day’.
**Analysis**
This text discusses the use of United Nations Volunteers in emergency-related activities, encouraging governments and UNDP field offices to allocate resources for cost-effective participatory development activities. It also proposes designating a day for the observance of "International Volunteer Day". These topics suggest that the text is related to humanitarian aid and relief, as well as international cooperation.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International cooperation