levels, we must recoqn ize that certain positive trends have emerqed, owinq mainlY to a resurQence of the concept of in terdeoendence, the oonverqence of views on new development models, a qrowinQ importance of req ional economic C0""1:>Pera tion and JSM/jl A/S-18/PV. 8 62 (Mr;. Rabetafika, Madagascar) integration, not to mention the establishment of stability in international economic relations. Hence, in the long term we can entertain some hope, because we shall, sooner or later, have to find within the framework of international co-operation solutions to the debt problems J the oost of adjustment; insufficient financial resources for development~ human resources development 1 the environment' finding ways to increase export receipts; and, above all, combating povertv. The combination of current trends and the challenges of the 1990s are such that we can na<~ assess the scope of the efforts needed to revitalize growth and development in our countries. We are in the habit of turning to the North, but why should we not find within ourselves ways and means to make the most of international assistance? Why should we not also envisage South-South co-operation in a more dynamic and better organized way, instead of viewing it as the neqative counterpart to the failure of the North-South dialogue? We believe that it is urqent for us to devise new and even unorthodox ways, bec:ause the challenges are such that no country or group of countries has anv lilcelihood of ensurinq by itself the rescue of the third world, regardless of its political importance or economic power. In the time available to us, it is not -rossible to qo into the details of these issues, although they are very important. We are obliged to speak in qeneral terms, with the hope that the declaration we shall adopt at the end of the session 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the challenges facing developing countries, including debt, insufficient financial resources, and poverty. It emphasizes the need for international cooperation, regional economic integration, and South-South cooperation to address these challenges. While it does not specifically mention natural resources or industry, it does touch on the importance of finding solutions to environmental and human resources development issues. Overall, the text appears to be primarily focused on economic development and international relations.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief