holding of a summit meeting, for instance after the Congress: it would draw attention to the needs and issues, and might provide a platform for the adoption of a convention. It would be a major political event that would serve to strengthen international co-operation in the crime field and the United Nations role in it. But since it would be short, it had to be well prepared. It was hoped that in the working group concrete proposals would be made and existing ones clarified so that optimal decisions could be taken. Since there was unanimity on the basic aim of a much stronger United Nations crime and justice programme, the articulation of the modalities for achieving it should be the logical next step, whose direction the sub-committee had already indicated, but which should be made concrete. 21. Responding to the comments made, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Secretary-General of the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders stated that while she shared the Committee's frustration with the current situation and lack of adequate means, a convention or new organization would not automatically ensure proper funding. Admittedly, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch did not have enough resources, but neither did other offices of the United Nations Office at Vienna, which were also being asked to do more with less. The Director-General quoted updated figures on the financial and staff resources situation of the Branch. The constraints in the regular budget were real and likely to continue. Extrabudgetary funds thus seemed to be the only immediate solution, to be sought within the existing United Nations structure. She noted that some extrabudgetary support had been provided and expressed her appreciation of it. But she agreed that further 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a summit meeting and the potential adoption of a convention related to crime and justice, highlighting the need for stronger international cooperation and sufficient resources. The Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna also mentions the financial and staff resource constraints of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch, emphasizing the need for extrabudgetary support. This suggests that the category should be related to international relations, law, and crime prevention.

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