the output from the Kindia Bauxite Office (production of bauxite intended for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). C. Consolidation of the national economv 147. The @vernment of the Second Republic has made a fundamental political choice in order to remedy the effects of an inadeguate development model. It has decided to abandon the system of economic management based on the centralization of economic decision-making and the collectivization of the means of production. private initiative has been called upon to demonstrate its dynamism in contributing to economic development, with the market replacing the State as the real requlator of the economy. The State will be responsible for mobilizing domestic and foreign resourcesr ?nd establishing a favourable institutional and regulatory framework. t. Interim proqramme of National Rehabilitation (1985-1987) 148. pending the creation of the conditions necessary for the emergence of a genuine development plan, the @vernment of the Second Republic has adopted the fnterim Programme of Nationat Rehabilitation (PIRN) for the period 1985-1987.A/ 40 / 44r English Page 56 149' The immediate probJ.ems facing the country and affecting aIl economicactivities, and which need to be addressed are the following: (a) The inward-looking nature of the rural sector and theagricultural exports;decline in (b) The exchange rate and price discrepancies between offici.al and parallelmarkets t (c) The lack of economic management and weakness of institutionsl (d) The weight of the guasi-public sector on the State budget and themagnitude of public expenditures; (e) The scarcity of foreign exchange to finance imports and investments. 150. fn the productive area, the sectors relating to agriculture, infrastructure,mining, industry and energy will have priority. preference will be given toguick-yielding operations which reguire rittle capital investment. 2. Structural adjustment programme
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the economic development of a country, specifically the policy changes and priorities of the government. It mentions the production of bauxite, a mineral resource, and the need for structural adjustment and economic management. The text also highlights the challenges facing the country, including economic management, exchange rates, and foreign exchange scarcity.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry