text: tion rather than substance. The Council was the appropriate forum for dealing with issues arising from the interdisciplinary nature of population, not ACC. 48. Ms. FANG Ping (China) noted that, with the growing awareness of the population problem, popu-58 Economic and Social Council-First Regular Session, 1986 lation activities had been given increased promi­ nence in the United Nations. 49. Referring to paragraph 74, she agreed that more effective interaction among the United Nations agen­ cies would reinforce international co-operation in the field of population. The Economic and Social Coun­ cil had primary responsibility for co-ordinating work in the field of population, and the question of co­ ordination should be taken up in its Third (Pro­ gramme and Co-ordination) Committee at the sec­ ond regular session of the Council. 50. The Governing Council of UNDP should be given adequate time to review the work of UNFPA, and should be able to follow a flexible schedule. 51. Her country hoped that the developed countries would give more financial support to UNFPA. In any case, the Fund should make the most of its limited resources by drawing on the technology and profes­ sional expertise available within the United Nations system. 52. China, with its large population, had successful­ ly co-ordinated its population policy and its policy of economic development. It was prepared to continue its co-operation with United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in solving the world population problem. 53. Mr. MATELJAK (Yugoslavia) noted that the current financial crisis had made it more urgent to co-ordinate the activities of United Nations bodies, organizations and agencies in the field of population. 54. His country agreed in principle with the recom­ mendations contained in the Secretary-General's report (E/1986/18-N41/179), but considered it as only one phase in a continuous process. In that connection, he advised against the creation of any 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the United Nations' work on population issues, including the coordination of agencies and the need for financial support. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the topic is of international importance. The text also touches on the relationship between population and economic development, as well as the need for effective interaction among UN agencies.