text: consequences involve a substantial drain on the economies of Member States and loss and damage to victims of crime, "Convinced of the urgent need for more effective and responsive international mechanisms to assist countries and facilitate joint strategies in areas of mutual concern, "Noting that the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control, by resolution 10/1 of 31 August 1988, requested its Chairman to appoint a sub-committee to provide an overview of the magnitude of the problem of crime from economic, criminological, social and juridical aspects, to assess the most efficient means of stimulating practical international action in support of Member States, and, in particular, the role of the United Nations in that regard and to make recommendations to the Committee, at its eleventh session, concerning the most effective mechanisms for the implementation of the conclusions of the overview and noting that a report on these matters was prepared by a sub-committee appointed by the Chairman and was considered, reviewed, revised and approved by the Committee at its eleventh session, 181/ "Noting also that the General Assembly, in its resolution 44/72 of 8 December 1989, invited the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control, at its eleventh session, to give priority attention to the conclusions and recommendations of its sub-committee and to consider their appropriate follow-up by the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, "Noting with appreciation the report of the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control entitled 'The need for the creation of an effective international crime and justice programme' 181/ and its endorsement by the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, as well as the deliberations of the Congress thereon, "1. Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Chairman of 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the need for international cooperation and mechanisms to address crime and its consequences. It mentions the economic and social impacts of crime, as well as the role of the United Nations in addressing these issues. The text also references the creation of an international crime and justice programme, which suggests a focus on international cooperation and governance.