text: specificity of the problem since what was ultimately at stake was the effectiveness of the UNHCR to discharge its mandate. In conclusion, he confirmed the Staff Council's support of the High Commissioner's position on the financial crisis and his recommendations on the six-pillar strategy. The Staff Council also supported the recommendations of the Temporary Working Group contained in document A/AC.90/742 and hoped that the Executive Committee would discuss measures to address the serious concern over reductions in staffing. 77. Mr. STAFFORD (Deputy United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) thanked the Executive Committee members for their constructive comments and in particular for their endorsement of the 1990 budget. Speaking for the High Commissioner and himself, he hoped that transparency would be the bjrword of the UNHCR. He wanted to meet the Executive Committee regularly and to share information with it as well as to ensure that UNHCR documents were clear enough to avoid any surprises. He thanked the representative of Belgium in particular for his suggestions concerning the pledging exercise, which would enable some idea to be formed of the level of resources. He had heeded the many admonitions concerning another carry-over into 1991. 78. He was particularly grateful for the comments concerning assistance to refugees because that was the main purpose of UNHCR. He noted that the representative of the non-governmental organizations, in particular, had raised points which were of great concern to UNHCR. The UNHCR, as a whole, was gratified by the major announcements concerning contributions. Note had been taken of the clear statements and instructions given, which would be implemented as soon as was possible. The meeting rose at 1 p.m. 
analysis: The text appears to be a meeting summary or report related to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its budget. The discussion revolves around the financial crisis, budget, and staffing reductions, which suggests a focus on humanitarian aid and relief. The text also touches on transparency and information sharing, which could be related to management and governance.