17. The complexity of the preparations necessary at all levels was stressed by many representatives. At the national level, the availability of data and the insufficiency of resources were highlighted. It was further indicated that data on a number of important issues were often difficult to collect, whether at the conceptual level (for example, on violence, the environment, poverty and performance of national machinery) or at the field level, particularly for those countries whose national machinery and statistical institutions were overburdened. Therefore, while generally endorsing the approach proposed by the Secretariat, some representatives expressed their concern over its feasibility in some areas. A number of bilateral and multilateral donors and international agencies indicated their willingness to assist in those areas. 18. The review and appraisal at the regional level raised issues such as the need to hold a European preparatory conference in order that all regions should be covered. Efforts had been initiated to convene one. Many representatives stressed the fact that other regional or subregional forums were playing an active and important role in contributing to the review and appraisal, in particular through highlighting the progress made or obstacles remaining in specific areas. 19. A number of representatives emphasized the importance of the coordination required between all the levels and the difficulties in ensuring a flow of information on the preparations carried out in order to maximize the impact of the activities undertaken and to link them where and when necessary. ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMMISSION Work programme on the advancement of women and the proposed restructuring of the economic and social activities of the United Nations 20. At the 11th meeting, on 24 March 1993, the Chairperson, in her capacity as representative of Egypt, on behalf of Egypt and the Philippines, introduced a draft resolution (E/CN.6/1993/L.15) entitled "The work programme on the advancement of women and the restructuring of the economic and social activities of the United Nations". 21. At the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Italy, Nigeria, the Russian Federation, Spain, Tunisia, the United Republic of Tanzania and Venezuela. The Director of the Division for the Advancement of Women also made a statement. 22. At the 13th meeting, on 25 March, the Commission had before it a revised draft resolution (E/CN.6/1993/L.15/Rev.1) submitted by Egypt and the Philippines. Subsequently the Bahamas, Chile, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, 42/ Ethiopia, 42/ Gabon, 42/ Ghana, Indonesia, Lebanon, 42/ Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, 42/ the Sudan, Thailand, the United Republic of Tanzania, 42/ Venezuela, Zambia and Zimbabwe joined in sponsoring the revised draft resolution. 23. At the same meeting, the representative of the Bahamas orally revised the title of the revised draft resolution by inserting the word "proposed" before the word "restructuring". 24. At the 14th meeting, on 25 March, the Commission decided to defer taking action on the revised draft resolution to a later meeting. -82-