Thecouplingrelation of petroleum resourcesexploitationandregionaleconomicsustainabledevelopmentofmineral areas is discussed on the basis ofthe theory of resources requisite life-cycle.
In the area of human development and social inclusion, the UN will continue to work towards reducing poverty, improving access to basic services in areas such as health, education and social protection, and achieving a more equitable and sustainable local and regionaldevelopment for improving the socio-economic conditions of all, especially vulnerable groups.