text: technical publications on the state of crime and justice in the world. DRAFT RESOLUTION II Technical co-operation in the field of crime preventipn and criminal justice* Considering that one of the purposes of the United Nations, as proclaimed in the Charter, is to achieve international co-operation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion. Convinced that, within the framework of development, crime prevention and criminal justice should be guided by respect for the principles proclaimed in the Caracas Declaration 2./ and the Milan Plan of Action, 1/ the Guiding Principles for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in the Context of Development and a New International Economic Order, 4/ and other pertinent instruments adopted by the Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, Convinced also that concerted efforts in all areas will lead to the practical application of these principles, with full respect for human rights and fundamental liberties. Considering that the deteriorating socio-economic situation in some countries demands the aid of the international community, in all areas, within the framework of freely concluded bilateral or multilateral conventions. Emphasizing the usefulness of regional and interregional co-operation in crime prevention and criminal justice, as fostered by the United Nations regional and interregional institutes and other such organizations that work closely with the United Nations, Noting with satisfaction the statutory establishment of the United Nations African Regional Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders and reaffirming the vital role the Institute is called upon to play in assisting the African region in the formulation and implementation of appropriate crime prevention and criminal justice policies and programmes. Acknowledging the economic constraints on the Member States of the African ■ 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing international cooperation and agreements related to crime prevention and criminal justice, with a focus on the African region. It references various United Nations declarations and plans, as well as regional institutes and organizations. The text does not explicitly mention economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but it does acknowledge the economic constraints faced by African member states.