technology from the developed to the developing countries; he also called for less emphasis to be put on feasibility studies, and for a reduction in mechanisms that retarded project formulation and implementation, 200. Countries striving to achieve food self-sufficiency should take a keen look at the suggestions of the World Bank on the subject: the payment of remunerative prices and the provision of improved agricultural tools to farmers were the most expeditious means of stimulating agricultural output. His own country was capable of producing surplus food to export, but it required international support first to help it attain self-sufficiency in food, 201. The Lagos Plan of Action had not been very explicit in dealing with population issues, but the gap had been filled by the Kilimanjaro Programme of Action which mapped out courses allowing African countries to accord population a central place in their plans for economic and social development, achieve population growth rates that were compatible with desired development goals and reduce their high childhood dependency rates. He emphasized the importance of comprehensive population programmes in the plans of African countries and stressed that the Kilimanjaro Programme would improve African Governments' ability to tackle education, health and employment problems. He concluded by calling for international assistance in integrating population variables in development planning and stressed the need for African Governments to adopt population policies that would accord with the objectives identified in the Lagos Plan of Action. - 53 - 2C2. The representative of Guinea acknowledged the soundness of the critical analyses contained in the documents submitted to the Conference and deplored the weakness of the economic structures in Africa, based on primary and mineral products, 203. Taking his country as an example of agricultural production, he pointed to the low production compared to the extent of arable land which 
**Analysis**
The text discusses economic development, agriculture, and population issues in Africa, with a focus on food self-sufficiency, agricultural output, and the role of international support. It also touches on the importance of comprehensive population programs and the need for African governments to adopt population policies that align with the Lagos Plan of Action. While there are no direct references to natural resources, environment, or industry, the text's emphasis on agriculture and economic development suggests that these topics are indirectly related.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, forestry and fishing