attested to the spirit of compromise and dialogue that had presided over the Group's work. Although some studies had not yet been completed, the recommendations contained in the report, and which Tunisia endorsed, laid down soxmd foundations for UNHCR, and one must hope that they would succeed in bringing the organization out of the rut in which it found itself. A/AC.96/SR.449 page 7 33. Although the present situation had made it necessary to examine UNHCR's methods of work, one should never lose sight of the higher interest of refugees, which required strengthened UNHCR activity in the field. The process of rationalizing the tasks of field offices should take full account of the specific circtunstances of each region; in the region that comprised the Middle East and North Africa alone, there were no less than 300,000 refugees, not to mention the Palestinians who, moreover, had no access to international protection. Any cut-back in UNHCR's presence in that region would be contrary to the new policies, namely, a strengthened UNHCR activity in the field. Consequently, the measures recommended in that respect could only be temporary. 34. The major political and economic changes currently taking place throughout the world should be reflected in greater political and material support for UNHCR as an instrument for international co-operation on behalf of asylum-seekers. The international community had a historic and moral obligation to assist refugees and to provide a durable solution for their problems. The easing of tension in some trouble-spots should not lead to a reduction but rather to an intensification of UNHCR activity. However, for that UNHCR required adequate financial resources. Tunisia endorsed the repeated appeals made to the donor community to contribute more generously. The exploration of additional sources of funding, and in particular fund- raising from private sources should also be considered. Furthermore, the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the need for increased financial support and resources to address the issues of refugees and asylum-seekers. The focus is on the humanitarian aspect of the organization's work, with a emphasis on providing a durable solution to refugees' problems and strengthening UNHCR's activity in the field.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief