text: recurrinq references of many distinguished orators to the total dimensions of develoQl\ent, based on the nature and diqnitv of the human beinq. Indeed, authentic development must have a true human face. JSM/jl A/S-18/PV.B 154-155 (Archbishop Martino, Holy See) Human nature shows that development is first of all a dutv that everv Person and every society has the obliqation to fulfil. Each individual has the responsibili tv of seeking, to the verv best of his abili tv, its in teqral development. As for societies, in the words of PoPe John Paul II: "The development of peoples begins and is most appropriately accomplished in the dedication of each people to its own development, in collaboration with others." (Sollicitudo·Rei·Socialis, No. 44) Development is also a right, demanding that all possible obstacles should be re111017ed from its path and that all available assistance should be accorded to its process. In. the microcosm of the family, the infant, even before birth, has the riqht to receive such protection throuqh the care of the parents and the solidari tv of other family menbers. In the macrocosm of nations, each societv, esoeciallv the weakest, has a rightful claim to protection from harm and to adequate assistance in fulfillinq its obliqation to develop for the well-beinq of all its menbers. Mv delegation is confident that these princiPles are qenerally accePted and shared by everyone. But Problems <b arise in their practical application, with all the factors and nuances that accomPany different situations. The optimism, however measured, of a few &cades aqo has faded of late, and ool itical, economic and social events, compounded at times by grave natural disasters, have reduced or even halted the anticipated Q:lce of development in nany Parts of the world. BHS/PLJ A/S -18/PV. 8 156 (ArchbishoP Martino; Holy See) Pbpe John Paul II recently stated at Ouagadougou: 
analysis: The text discusses the concept of development, its principles, and its application in various contexts. It highlights the importance of development, its connection to human nature, and the responsibilities of individuals and societies to achieve it. The text also touches on the challenges and obstacles that hinder development, such as natural disasters and economic and social issues.