tative posts and 11 out of 28 sub- offices are occupied by women. tH KttiSupply management UNlCEF-supported programmes in de- veloping countries are provided with supplies and equipment purchased mostly by the Supply Division, which is located in Copenhagen and New York. Standard items, such as essential drugs, cold-chain equipment and sy- ringes for vaccinations, arc stocked and set-packed in the Copenhagen warehouse. An inventory valued .it some US$25 million is maintained which provides the opportunity to purchase in bulk while improving de- livery to programmes and customers. Other items, for example vaccines, rigs for drilling water wells, and vehi- cles, are purchased from suppliers for direct shipment to the countries in which they will be used. An increasing amount of programme supplies is pur- chased locally by UNH:BF field offices. The total value of purchases made during 1989 was approximately US$273 million, an increase of 10 per cent over the previous year. Ot this amount, approximately USS78 million was procured in developing countries for use in country pro- grammes. The purchase of vaccines in support of uci increased from US$35 million in 1988 to US$39 million. Increased demands continue to be placed on the Supply Division for services as a procurement agent to governments and N'GOs, with these procurement services amounting to USS44 million. The value of purchases made by Supply Division continues to increase, and as a result the continued pressure in the markets of interest to LINK hi has ensured that manufacturers' prices are held at an acceptable level. Con- tinuous attention has been given to ensuring the efficiency of UNICEF'S world-wide purchasing activities, d 56Glossary acquired immunodeficiency syndrome acute respirator) infections control of diarrhoea! disease* child survival and development Easr Asia and Pakistan Regional Office (L'NK i i , Economic Commission for Africa expanded programme on immunization
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the procurement and supply of goods and equipment for humanitarian purposes, specifically in the context of UNICEF's programs in developing countries. The text mentions vaccines, essential drugs, cold-chain equipment, and vehicles, which suggests a focus on healthcare and public health. The text also mentions the Supply Division's role in providing procurement services to governments and NGOs, which further supports the idea that the text is related to humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Health, Humanitarian aid and relief