appropriately staffed at the highest level having regard to the sensitive nature of their responsibilities, Aware of the need to observe as far as possible the United Nations rules concerning the equitable geographical distribution of posts among the member States, 1. Requests the Secretary-General to take all necessary steps to ensure that the posts of Directors of the MULPOCs are promptly and expedi­ tiously filled; 2. Further requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the Directors of the MULPOCs are nationals of the member States of the respect­ ive MULPOCs. U See resolution 552 (XX). 1 - 9 - H Introduction of Portuguese as one of the official working languages of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) 8/ The Economic and Social Council, Considering the number of ECA member States and the growing numbers of people in those countries that use Portuguese as an official working language, Noting that basic economic, social and cultural development in any country depends on the transmission of technical and scientific information through the medium of language, Recognizing that the question of the Portuguese language has been the subject of discussion and concern by the Heads of State and Government of five countries that officially use Portuguese at various summit meetings conducted within Africa, Realizing that the people of those countries do not derive maximum benefit from the technical assistance, professional training, seminars and other activities that might facilitate their integration into the social and economic programmes being carried at the subregional and regional levels because of language difficulties, 1. Recommends that the Portuguese language should be adopted as an official working language of the Economic Commission for Africa; 2. Requests the General Assembly to make the necessary arrangements. 2. Issues brought to the attention of the Council 3. At its two hundred and forty-first meeting, the Conference of Ministers 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the appointment of Directors of Multidisciplinary Regional Offices (MULPOCs) and the introduction of Portuguese as an official working language of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). These topics seem to be related to the functioning of international organizations and the facilitation of international cooperation, which is a key aspect of economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Education