On the basis of this fact, it can legitimately be stated that the consumer society is not, on a purely mathematical basis, something that can be made universal, while the lifestyles and production modes it presupposes cannot be made general and are not very desirable globally. Without dwelling today on these false dilemmas which endogenous or exogenous responsibilities constitute in the realm of development, the respective roles of the public and private sectors or the contributions of planning and competition to the setting of strategic choices, the fact remains that the principal future objective is to find an integrated solution to the global problems of the next millenium -problems caused by the exhaustion of resources, demographic tensions, ecological dangers and the imperatives of development, given the progress made in science and technology at the service of mankind. In our view, the circular relationship that exists between these great determininq factors should constitute, everywhere, a major cause of concern. Finally, the new international ambition is to look for a new consensus on a model of universal development which would be economically efficient, socially just, ecologically sound, culturally specific and a promoter of human resources - in other words, a choice of society that would guarantee both the promotion of man in social cohesion and national sovereignty in world integration, while ensuring solidarity between present and future generations. It is high time to redirect world attention to the human and qualitative dimension of development. In his report to the present special session, the Secretary-General refers to the new challenges to co-operation and development and states: "At the same time, there will have to be some re-orientation in the nature and pattern of consumption, to ensure that environmental needs are met in the future ••• BCT/td A/S-18/PV.4 67 (Mr. Benqelloun, Morocco) 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the concept of consumer society and its limitations, highlighting the need for an integrated solution to global problems such as resource exhaustion, demographic tensions, ecological dangers, and the imperatives of development. It also mentions the importance of human and qualitative dimensions of development, sustainable consumption, and the need for a new consensus on a model of universal development. These themes suggest that the text is primarily concerned with broader development issues rather than specific sectors or industries.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment