page 2 (a) To make education available to all members of society, on the basis of social equality, through the provision of equal educational opportunities within the limits of individual capabilities; (b) To improve individual and collective standards of living and increase national income by providing equal educational opportunities for all through the development of educational curricula in a manner consistent with the wishes and desires of individuals and conducive to the fulfilment of the present and future needs of the co\antry; (c) To provide opportunities for all citizens to receive formal education through evening classes, informal educational programmes, campaigns for the eradication of illiteracy and other adult education programmes linked to development projects. 9. In recent years, the Ministry of Education has taken special measures with a view to achieving the five objectives listed below. 10. The first objective is the achievement of a higher degree of democracy in regard to access to education and greater equality of opportunity for children, young persons and adults. For example: (a) The Ministry has achieved an equitable distribution of educational services and has provided equal opportunities for all citizens, in both rural and urban areas, to the extent permitted by the budgetary resources of the State. Educational opportunities have been provided for all children of primary school age through the establishment of schools in all parts of the Kingdom; (b) The Ministry has provided appropriate educational facilities so that highly talented students who have successfully completed their preparatory studies can continue their education at secondary schools and vocational training centres; (c) The Ministry has opened adult education centres and has organized evening classes and vocational training courses. The Ministry has also promulgated the regulations needed to enable it to implement these measures.
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the goals and measures taken by the Ministry of Education to provide equal educational opportunities to all citizens, promote individual and collective standards of living, and increase national income. The objectives and measures described in the text do not seem to be directly related to economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, international trade, health, employment, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology.

**Category**
Education