the Development and Utilization of Mineral Resources in Africa, convened by the ECA secretariat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, from 2 to 6 February 1981 in compliance with the Lagos Plan of Action, Taking into account the slow progress in the implementation of these recommendations, Having considered the report of the second Regional Conference on the Development and Utilization of Mineral Resources in Africa, held at Lusaka, Zambia, from 4 to 14 March 1985, and the recommendations adopted at the Conference which constitute the Lusaka Programme of Action for Mineral Resources Development and Utilization in Africa, Conscious of the need for African countries to increase the use of their mineral resources and mineral base products in the process of their socio-economic development, - 97 - 1. Endorses the report and recommendations adopted at the second Regional Conference on the Development and Utilization of Mineral Resources in Africa; 2. Urges member States to implement the specific recommendations of the Arusha Conference and those defined in the Lusaka Programme of Action for Mineral Resources Development and Utilization in Africa; 3. Appeals to African multinational institutions, bilateral and intergovernmental technical assistance organizations and the agencies of the United Nations system dealing with mineral resources development in Africa to co-ordinate their efforts in assisting member States to implement the recommendations of Arusha and Lusaka regarding mineral resources development in the African region; 4. Calls upon the secretariats of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)t the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Southern Africa Development Co-ordination Conference (SADCC) and other relevant subregional organs to promote and monitor multi-country co-operation in mineral resources development pursuant to the recommenda­ tions of the African Regional Conferences on mineral resources and supply basic information to the ECA secretariat for use in regional reports to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development and utilization of mineral resources in Africa, which suggests that it is related to the economy and natural resources of the continent. The language used is formal and official, indicating that it may be a document from an international organization or conference.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Economic development