rice. At the same time progress is being made in providing rural communities with social services. 143. To support production, technical assistance services have been expanded. The guaranteed prices policy, which is designed to bring about an improvement in the terms of trade in favour of the countryside, acts as a spur to the producers and helps favour technical change through more intensive utilization of basic inputs. 144. The priority activities of the integrated agrarian reform have been concentrated on land distribution and the regularization of land holding. In redistribution of the land priority is given to the implementation of presidential decisions. The physical and formal handing-over of land to peasants with guaranteed title continues. 145. Policy on fishing resources continues to aim at diversifying and increasing catches, promoting the development of aquaculture, conserving Fishery resources, gradually establishing the infrastructure for a cold chain, improving the distribution networks and encouraging fishermen's cooperatives and unions. 146. The policy of modernizing commerce and the public food supply has sought to overcome shortcomings in the supply of produce for popular consumption. Support continues to be given to strengthening the arrangements for regulating and marketing basic foodstuffs, and efforts are being made to consolidate and expand, on a sound financial basis. State-supported industries supplying basic necessities. The supply of goods to the people has been promoted through the shops in the social sector, with emphasis on goods in the basic range. 147. Transport policy continues to be concerned with shaping a system of direct connections, with the railways playing an increasing role. Progress is being made with the building of transverse road axes and regional roads; an attempt is being made to link the ports and maritime services more efficiently with air and land transport, as a step towards integrating all the different forms of transport.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing various initiatives and policies aimed at improving the rural economy, particularly in agriculture, fishing, and commerce. It also touches on infrastructure development, such as transportation and logistics. The focus is on supporting rural communities and promoting economic development, which suggests a strong connection to the agriculture and economy sectors.

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