We must all -debtors and creditors -consider the question of easinq the debt burden. A lastinQ solution to that crisis requires not only a reduction of the.; debt and of debt servicinq, but also -and above all -new fl~s of resources. Havinq said that, I reaffirm our complete readiness to beqin discussion on any proposals that miqht allow us to oome uP with a oommon approach to resolve the problem of foreicn debt, whidl is obstructinq the qrowth and development of developinq countries. The question of structural adjusbnents is closely linked to the debt question. Our Governments have acknowledqed their responsibilities and have taken the painful economic measures that are required. They have also acknowledqed that structural adjustments are essential. So that the efforts and sacrifices JTBde by our peoples shall not be in vain - in other words, so that the structural adjustment proqrammes shall allow a resurqence of qrowth and development apart from the fact that they must be the subject of an aqreement between the beneficiary country and the financial institutions concerned, on the basis of the specific characteristics of the former -JP31/jf A/S-18/PV.6 148 (Mr. Vokouma, Bur kina Faso) structural adjustment proqrammes must be compatible with the conditions required for QrCMth and development in the medium and lonq terms. Also, it must be admitted that the desire to carry out those proqrammes raPidly has been one of the causes of their failure. It is therefore desirable that the time frames be made lonQer and that the contemPlated measures be introduced qradually. Furthermore, we are in favour of humanizinQ structural adjustment proqrammes; the formulas used so far have not pr011ed viable. The effectiveness of the structural adjustment proqrammes is closely linked to the need for adequate resources for them, adequate both in volume and quality, includinq a reduction and/or a cx:mversion of the debt. 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the topic of debt and structural adjustments in the context of economic development, particularly in developing countries. The author emphasizes the need for a comprehensive solution to the debt crisis, including a reduction of debt, debt servicing, and access to new resources. The text also touches on the importance of ensuring that structural adjustment programs are compatible with long-term economic growth and development, and that they are implemented gradually and with adequate resources.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade