1978, is designed to provide efficient means of air transport to relieve communication and economic difficulties in land-locked Uganda and to enhance exports, imports and tourisn through the developnenL of clvil aviation. Project objectives include restoration o,f essential air navigation tacilities and airfieldA/40/439 EngIish Page 60 services which sere damaged during recent disturbances. The comprehensive evaluation and planning of telecommunications and Navaids system at Soroti Airport e,ere completed. Project staff participated in the inspection of flight operations of air transport carriers, assiEted tlight safety staff in the implenrentation of new and revi.sed regulations and standards, and conducted the certification of registration and airworthiness of aircraft and approval of aircrafE maintenance and fliqht nanuals. Assistance pas provided in the reorganization of the firer crash and rescue system and technlcal rnanagenent, and crash, fire and rescue vehicles and eouipment were delivered. A course in "Crastl, Fire and Rescue Instructional Technioues and tgadershipn nas given to national personnel. An intensive fellowship training programme was offered to retain operational and management personnel in various fields of the Directorate of Civil Aviation and Airport tianagement, with 33 anards made in 1984. On-the-job training of Government technicians in maintenance eas carried out. 390. IFAD has a project entitled rAgricultural Developmenti with a total Project cost of $3f.4 milllon, of which the rFAD loan is $14.5 nrillion, that of the co-financier (IDA) is $10.3 milllon and the recipient country contribution is $6.5 nillion. 391. ILO executed the following UNDP-funded projectE nhich were completed in 1984; (a) Emergency training prograrnme for mechanics and drivers ($230,876 for 1980-1984); (b) Assistance to food/relief department ($325,528 tor 1982-1984) i (c) Emergency transportation rehabilitation and development ($1.1 million for 1980-r984); (d) Development of national industrial training scheme (52.2 million for 1980-1984). There are too ongoing projects financed by UNDP:
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing development projects in Uganda, focusing on infrastructure development, transportation, and training. It seems to be related to economic development, as the projects aim to improve communication, exports, imports, and tourism, which are all key factors in a country's economy. Additionally, the projects involve the development of essential air navigation facilities, airfield services, and telecommunications systems, which are critical for a country's economic growth.

**Category**
Transport and communication, Economic development