text: basisforimproving co-operation amongorganizations forthebenefit ofthe system. Suchinformation wouldalsobeusefultoMemberStatesintheirefforts to improve co-ordination attheintergovernmental level; (c)Topromote betterinteraction between UnitedNations entities and intergovernmental bodiesinvolved inco-ordination, through theorganization, co-ordination andpreparation ofinputtoandfollow-up totheannualJoint Meetings oftheCommittee forProgramme andCo-ordination andACC; (d)Toprepare theannualoverview reportofACC,takingintoaccount guidelines emanating fromintergovernmental bodiesdesigned tomakeitmore analytical andmoreforward-looking andtoprovide succinct information toMember States, asrequested bythem,onprogrammes andresources. SUBPROGRAMME 4.OVERALL CO-ORDINATION ANDGUIDANCE OFUNITED NATIONS ACTIVITIES IN THEECONOMIC ANDSOCIAL SECTORS (a)Objectives 11.31 Thelegislative authority forthesubprogramme derives fromGeneral Assembly resolutions 37/234, 41/213, 43/174 and44/103. -10- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library11.32 Theoverall objective istosupport theSecretary-General intheexercise of hisresponsibilities forthedirection oftheeconomic andsocialsectors ofthe Organization andtheestablishment ofoverall policyguidelines aimedatimproving thecoherence andeffectiveness oftheworkoftheSecretariat intheeconomic and socialfields. Tothatend,theeffortwillbetopromote andco-ordinate the translation ofintergovernmental directives intoworkprogrammes oftheUnited Nations andtopromote efficiency, effectiveness andcoherence inUnitedNations activities intheeconomic andsocialfields. (b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 11.33 Toachieve thoseobjectives, theOfficeoftheDirector-General willseek: (a)Todevelop, infullconsultation withseniorofficials, anannual objective-oriented wor~plan,takingintoaccount thedecisions ofrelevant intergovernmental bodies, suchastheSecond andThirdCommittees oftheGeneral Assembly andtheEconomic andSocialCouncil; (b)Topromote ajointpolicy-planning capacity withintheUnitedNations to assisttheSecretary-General, whichwouldassesslong-term policyoptions forthe Organization andconsider integrated, multisectoral approaches todevelopment­ related problems; (c)Toprovide support totheGeneral Assembly andtotheEconomic andSocial Council andtheirsubsidiary economic andsocialmachinery withaviewtoenhancing theireffectiveness andefficiency, inclUding assistance inco-ordinating the formulation oftheirdraftagendas andprogrammes ofwork,andmeasures to rationalize andimprove thequality andtimelysubmission ofSecretariat documentation; (d)Toensurethepreparation ofthematic analyses toprovide aframework for in-depth discussions bytheEconomic andSocialCouncil onspecific issuesinthe economic andsocialfield; (e)Toprovide guidance andsupport totheregional commissions inthe promotion andstrengthening ofinterregional, regional andsubregional co-operation, including through theorganization andchairmanship ofthemeetings oftheExecutive Secretaries oftheregional commissions; (f)ToassisttheSecretary-General inproviding guidance andorientation for thetranslation ofintergovernmental directives intheeconomic andsocialfields intoplansandprogrammes, toinclude theassignment ofresponsibilities forthe implementation ofintergovernmental decisions; (g)ToassisttheSecretary-General intheplanning, programming, budgeting andevaluation processes in~heOrganization, including secretariat support tothe Programme Planning andBudgeting Board,chaired bytheDirector-General inthe absence oftheSecretary-General, andcontributing tosecretariat support tothe Committee forProgramme andCo-ordination; (h)ToadvisetheSecretary-General onappropriate Secretariat arrangements intheeconomic andsocialfields. -11- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibrarySUBPROGRAMME 5.CO-ORDINATION OFPOLICIES ANDPROGRAMMES FORTHEECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFAFRICA (a)Objectives 11.34 Thelegislative authority forthesubprogramme derives fromGeneral Assembly resolutions 8-13/2, 43/27, 44/24anddecision 44/411.
analysis: The text appears to be focused on the coordination and planning of economic and social development activities, with a specific emphasis on the United Nations' role in promoting cooperation and coherence among organizations and Member States. It highlights the importance of policy planning, coordination, and guidance in the economic and social sectors, as well as the preparation of reports and analyses to support decision-making. While there is no direct mention of natural resources or environment, the text's focus on economic development and social sectors suggests a strong connection to these areas.