text: equitable accessthereto bytheentirepopulation; (c)Toanalyse theimpactofsocial developm~nt ontheenvironmental situation, andofthedegradation ofenvironment onlivingconditions; (d)Toreviewtheimplementation ofstrategies recommended inthefieldof thecontrol andprevention ofcrimeanddrugabuseandinthefieldofsocial security andsocialprotection systems; (e)Topromote theintegration ofthesocialdimension inruraldevelopment. (b)Course ofactionofthesecretariat 34.108 Thesocialsituation intheregionwillbemonitored bythesecretariat through regular updating ofsocialindicators andregular surveying ofthesocial situation, takingintoconsideration global andregional socio-economic -27- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Librarydevelopments. Furthermore, assistance willalso'begiventoGovernments, upon request, toimprove socialplanning andsocialmonitoring methodologies through the collection andprocessing ofsocialdataandinformation. 34.109 Thesecretariat willundertake studies andprovide support toregional adhocexpert groupswithaviewtoexamining issuesrelated todevelopmental socialsecurity policies andprogrammes withparticular reference tosocial security andsocialprotection systems (1994-1997); programmes andpolicies dealing withprevention andcontrol ofcrimeanddrugabusewillalsobeexamined witha viewtoformulating moreoperationally oriented andeffective policies and innovative measures. 34.110 Through anintersectoral approach toruraldevelopment, thesocial dimensions ofruraldevelopment willbeexamined withaviewtoformulating appropriate policies andprogrammes forruralareaswhichwillcontribute, interalia,tothereduction ofpoverty andthepromotion offurther integration of theruralpopulation intothedevelopment process. Inthiscontext, emphasis will beplaced ontheroleofruralinstitutions, inparticular, co-operatives. Furthermore, asacontribution totheintersectoral socialstrategy ofpromoting theroleoftheArabfamilyindevelopment, assessments ofthechanging conditions ofthefamily anditsfurther integration intothedevelopment process willbe undertaken. 34.111 Follow-up willcontinue onstrategies andmeasures adopted atthenational levelinrespect ofthelessadvantaged groups, suchastheverypoorinbothrural andurbanareas,thedisabled, theyoungandtheelderly, andattention willbe giventoensuring effective accessofthesegroupstoadequate socialwelfare services andtheirparticipation inthedevelopment process. Directories and manuals willbeupdated andotherformsofassistance willbeprovided, particularly intheareaoftransferring technology tothedisabled. SUBPROGRAMME 13.WOMEN ANDDEVELOPMENT (a)Objectives 34.112 Thelegislative authority forsubprogramme 13derives fromGeneral Assembly resolutions 40/105, paragraphs 2and4;40/108, paragraph 10;41/111, paragraph 2; 42/178, paragraphs 3and8;44/76,paragraph 3;and44/77,paragraphs 3,5,9,12, 18and19;Economic andSocial Council resolutions 1987/18, paragraph 4;and 1987/122; Commission resolution 65(V);ESCWARegional PlanofActionforthe Integration ofWomeninDevelopment inWestern Asia(1975-1985); Regional Programme ofActionfortheSecondHalfoftheUnitedNations DecadeforWomen(1980-1985); Strategy fortheDevelopment ofArabWomeninWestern AsiatotheYear2000(1984); theNairobi Forward-looking Strategies fortheAdvancement ofWomen(1985). 34.113 Themajorproblems thatareaddressed inthesubprogramme, andwhichthe medium-term plan1992-1997 isdesigned toalleviate, consist ofthefollowing: (a)Theconflict thatisveryoftenexperienced between women's pUblic and familial rolesandthelackofacomprehensive solution totheproblem; -28- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library(b)Thedifficulties thatwomenfaceinhaving access totheresources and theaquisition ofskillsthatwillallowthemtoachieve theirimmediate and long-term goalsandthatwillincrease theirparticipation inthelabour forcein ordertocontribute tothesocial andeconomic development ofthemselves as individuals andcitizens, totheirfamilies, theircommunities andtheirnations. 34.114 Whiletheintegration ofwomenindevelopment remains themainfocusofthe subprogramme, special emphasis isbeingplaced onformulating astrategy and identifying activities withinitsframework thatwouldbemoreinharmony withthe
analysis: This text appears to be focused on social development and its impact on various aspects of society, including the environment, crime and drug abuse, social security, and the role of women in development. The text mentions the collection and processing of social data and information, monitoring of social indicators, and the promotion of social planning and monitoring methodologies. These activities suggest that the text is related to social development, which is a broad concept that encompasses many of the categories listed.