text: activities. Nevertheless, he considered that self­ assessment was an issue that could be examined on its own merits and one that might also be considered by CPC. 33. Another major issue that had been raised concerned the recommendation to establish an entity which would combine the functions described in paragraphs 65 and 66 of the report. While the merging of the funding and project-execution aspects of United Nations population activities was the subject of an ongoing debate, he did not believe that the establishment of such an entity would result in any overlapping of activities. The manner in which the research, funding and execution functions were to be co-ordinated while their individual identities were maintained was explained in subsequent paragraphs of the report. 34. Questions had been raised regarding the role of the regional commissions in United Nations popula­ tion activities. The notion that the regional commis­ sions should play a co-ordinating role had its origin in General Assembly resolution 32/197, on the restructuring of the economic and social sectors of the United Nations system. Co-ordination was espe­ cially important in a broad field such as population. 35. All the commissions had population pro­ grammes which they sought to strengthen; they consequently required more than just extrabudgetary financing. Obviously, no one wanted to submit any proposals in that regard that would require an increase in the regular budget. However, if the suggestions listed in paragraph 72 were followed systematically, they would indeed enhance the Or­ ganization's population activities. 36. The words "by consensus" in paragraph 27 of the report referred to the consensus to be reached among the various organizations of the United Nations system that were active in the population field. If the Council wished to delete them, the substance of the paragraph would not be altered. 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the United Nations' population activities, including funding, project execution, research, and coordination with regional commissions. It does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, agriculture, forestry, or fishing. The focus on population activities and humanitarian aid is more in line with health and humanitarian aid and relief.