text: Section SB. Centre tor Science and TechnologY for Development v , 37. Mrs. KNEZEVIC (Yuqoslavia), speaking on behalf of the Group of 77, said that the Group was dissatisfied with the proposed reduction in resources available to the Centre. Scientific and technological advances in developed countries closely affected development. There was a need for additional support by the United Nations system, which meant increased responsibilities for the Centre. 38. Mr. LADJOUZI (Algeria) said his delegation aqreed that the international community should provide increased nudqetary support for science and technology for development. However, should the Centre find it necessary to redeploy resources, account should be taken of the relevant General Assembly resolutions and of the views of the Intergovernmental Committee on Science and Technology for Development. I ... ~~~.Jf~Ut~n.J~ English Paqe 8 39. Mr. MUDHO (Kenya) said that his delegation regretted that the Advisory Committee had not recommended the amount reauested by the Secretary-General and trusted that the Centre's activities would not be adversely affected. 40. Mr. RUSTICO (Benin) said that his delegation endorsed the statements made by the representatives of Yugoslavia and Algeria. 41. The CHAIRMAN said that, if he heard no objection, he would take it that the Committee endorsed the recommendations of CPC contained in paragraphs 622 and 623 of its report. 42. It was so decided. 43. The recommendation of the Advisory Committee for an appropriation of $4,451,300 under section 5B tor the biennium 1986-1987 was approved in first reading without a vote. Section 5C. Reqional Commissions Liaison Office 44. Mr. ABRASZEWSKI (Poland) said that his delegation attached great importance to the work of the regional economic commissions, and was particularly concerned to facilitate co-ordination between Headauarters and the commissions. The Regional Commission's Liaison Office should promote a two-way flow of information. In that 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the allocation of resources and funding for international organizations and programs related to science, technology, and development. The speakers mention the need for increased support for science and technology for development, the role of the Centre for Science and Technology for Development, and the importance of coordination between headquarters and regional commissions. These themes suggest that the text is related to the field of science and technology.