text: information fromnewsagencies andthemediaandfromUnitedNations information centres ondevelopments related topeaceandsecurity forusebythe Secretary-General andseniorofficials; (c)Maintaining andfurther developing, aswellascomputerizing, acentral databasesystemrelated topeace,security andemergency situations forusebythe Secretary-General andseniorofficials; (d)Assessing globaltrendsbasedonpublicly available information and research workandpreparing fortheuseoftheSecretary-General country, regional, subregional, andissue-related profiles incloseconsultation withofficials dealing withnegotiations andconflict resolution, bearing inmindthenecessity to avoidduplication; (e)Enhancing consultative andinformation sharing arrangements withother political departments andoffices; promoting co-ordination ofthelong-range research, .analysis andinformation functions oftheSecretariat regarding political affairs andemergency situations; andorganizing thematic interdepartmental task forcesbytheSecretary-General onissuesofspecialinterest tothe Secretary-General andtotheinternational community; (f)Establishing andmaintaining contact withorganizations withintheUnited Nations system, research institutions, non-governmental organizations andthe academic community inordertokeepabreast ofresearch relating tothedischarge bytheSecretary-General ofhisresponsibilities regarding themaintenance of international peaceandsecurity; (g)Monitoring ofinformation anddevelopments relating topossible flowsof refugees, inaccordance withGeneral Assembly resolutions 41/70and44/164. -6- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library
analysis: The text appears to be related to the United Nations' efforts to maintain international peace and security, which suggests a focus on issues related to conflict resolution, emergency situations, and humanitarian aid. The language used also indicates a focus on gathering and analyzing information, as well as maintaining databases and profiles. Given these themes, it seems likely that the text falls under the category of humanitarian aid and relief.