five developing countries of Western Africa: Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Burkina Faso and Chad. Gleaning from his many addresses, I should like to offer for the reflection of members some of the salient references of the Pope to the theme of development. At Praia and Bamako he said: "Life is a calJ to freedom, and consequently the human person must be the origin and aim of all economic and social development." At Ouagadougou the Pope said: "DeveloPment is the fruit of justice, peace and solidarity" and "real development can be encouraged only through trusting relations among partners. We share more than merchandise. People also exchange knowledge and scientific research; they resPect each other •s tradition and richesJ and they helP those who previously had been receiving advice, to take charge themselves. That is how development can become a truly human and social undertaking." At Ilha do Sal the Pope called for "an authentic development, through a solidarity which leads to brotherhood and is based on the rights and fundamental freedoms which are inseparable from human di gn i tv • " At Bissau the R:>pe said: "In a society enlightened by the primacy of the human Person, the harmonious growth of each person, in his corporal and spiritual dimensions, requires that the educational processes work towards humanization" -and that instruction -"never disconnected from a global and well-rounded education•, will not result 0in frustrating the students, and especiallY the teenagers, transforming them into 'objects', into a limitless system of productio~, for the pUrpose of serving only the might of the nation or Private mnsum'Ption.• 8HS/PLJ At Ouagadougou the Pbpe said: A/S-18/PV.8 158 (Archbishop Martino; Holy See) "Priority must be given to the promoting and traininq of persons who Place themselves at the service of their countrv and of their brothers and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the concept of development in a broader sense, emphasizing the importance of human person, justice, peace, solidarity, and education in achieving authentic development. The references to economic development are limited to a few sentences, and the text does not specifically discuss natural resources, environment, industry, transport, communication, international trade, or humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Economic development, Education