should be taken not to deprive of their sources of funding, non-governmental organizations which were the operational partners of UNHCR and which were being requested by UNHCR to shoulder a greater share of support costs. However, the efforts being made by UNHCR to make its name more familiar to the public should be supported. 6. The Working Group had identified another promising approach in its proposal to consider whether the distinction between general and special programmes remained valid. That distinction occasionally prevented durable solutions from being adopted due to Special Programmes not having sufficient resources. His delegation was gratified to note that, in its appeals for A/AC.96/SR.449 page 3 fimds, UNHCR was already complying with the recommendation that a proportional share of UNHCR*s support costs should be borne by Special Programmes. In addition, it felt that special attention should be given to the recommendations that the evaluation function be strengthened, and to the recommendation that the Sub-Committee on Administrative and Financial Matters should have a greater role, particularly by allowing it to meet earlier, prior to the sessions of the Executive Committee. 7. By approving the report of the Working Group, Switzerland also acknowledged that financial constraints made it necessary to set priorities. While it was important to seek durable solutions, the available funds should be used primarily for life-saving and life-sustaining activities. The stabilization of UNHCR's financial position, and, in the final analysis, the possibility for it to carry out its mission depended on that. 8. Mr. LARSEN (Denmark), speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries, said that the reform process which had started with the establishment of the Temporary Working Group had proved very positive for all parties concerned. The recommendations made by the Group were satisfactory and it was to be hoped that the Executive Committee would approve them by consensus. However, the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the financial and organizational aspects of a humanitarian organization, specifically the UNHCR, and its partnerships with non-governmental organizations. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a report or a statement from an international organization or a government representative.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief