285. The Conference next examined the second Special Memorandum by the ECA Conference of Ministers entitled "International action for relaunching the initiative for long-term development and economic growth in Africa" (E/ECA/CM.11/77), accepted editorial improvements in the French version proposed by the representative of Senegal as rapporteur of the Sub- Committee which had prepared the Memorandum, and adopted it for submission to the Economic and Social Council at its second regular session of 1985. 286, The Conference took note of the report of the Technical Preparatory Committee of the Whole contained in document E/ECA/CM.11/79. On the basis of the drafts recommended by the Committee, it adopted 26 resolutions [531 (XX) to 556 (XX)], annexed to this report; it also examined four draft resolutions submitted directly to it and, having made the necessary amendments, adopted them as resolutions 557 (XX) to 560 (XX) (also annexed to this report). Fifth Biennial Pledging Conference to the United Nations Trust Fund for African Development (agenda item 8) 287. The Chairman of the Conference of Ministers, recalling the origin of the United Nations Trust Fund for African Development, appealed to African States to contribute to the Fund in accordance with the objectives of the Lagos Plan of Action and the Final Act of Lagos; that did not preclude contributions to the Fund by the international community. - 69 - 288. The ECA Executive Secretary joined in thanking African States which had contributed from the outset to the Fund despite the current crisis. He commented that the Fund was also open to States Members of the United Nations not members of ECA, and that one of its main objectives was to strengthen regional co-operation. The Chairman then invited participants to announce their pledges. 289. The representative of Kenya informed the Conference that his country 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a meeting of the Conference of Ministers of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), focusing on international cooperation and development in Africa. The topics mentioned, such as the relaunching of long-term development and economic growth, the United Nations Trust Fund for African Development, and the pledging conference, suggest that economic development is a primary concern.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade