undertaken byAfrican Governments topromote theeconomic recovery anddevelopment ofAfrica; (b)Improvement intheexternal environment; (c)Improvement inthequality andmodality ofexternal assistance and co-operation; (d)Assistance insolving general problems ofeconomic recovery anddebt constraints; (e)Consideration oftheAfrican Alternative Framework toStructural Adjustment Programmes forSocio-Economic Recovery andTransformation (A/44/315, annex), asabasisforconstructive dialogue andfruitful consultation. 45.23 Theinternational co~nunity's interest included emphasis onnon-project aid, concessional assistance, increased support totheSpecial Programme forAfrican Countries oltheInternational FundforAgricultural Development, andincreased resource flows;policies designed toproduce sustained equitable and non-inflationary growth, andtheestablishment ofcommodity agreements and arrangements; increased emphasis onprogramme support inpriority areas,evolution ofprocurement policies, speedier disbursement offunds, andbetter planning of programmes ofassistance. Theseareamongtheissuesthatwillcontinue toplaya majorpartinAfrica's recovery through the1990sandtherewillbeaneedto undertake regular monitoring andperiodic assessment ofactions takenbythe international community inaddressing them. I ..• Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryA/45/6 (Prog. 45) English Page8 (b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 45.24 During theperiodoftheplan,thefollowing activities willbecarried out: (a)Research andanalysis oftheglobalfactors influencing therecovery, development andtransformation ofAfrica; (b)Studyoftheproblems encountered intheimplementation ofspecific activities thathavebeendesigned toaddress theeconomic andsocial emergency situation inAfricaaswellasofactivities ofalong-term naturethataddress the development issuesinAfrica; (c)Analysis ofthefinancial flows,multilateral andbilateral, available or required forAfrican economic recovery anddevelopment. Particular attention will bepaidtotheresults oftheconsultations ontheproposals contained inthe African Alternative Framework toStructural Adjustment Programmes for Socio-Economic Recovery andTransformation. 45.25Special efforts willbemadetoensurethattheassessments and recommendations emanating fromtheresearch areaction-oriented. TheSecretariat willfurther ensurethatthepublications produced asaresultoftheresearch are widelydisseminated inaccessible andeasily comprehensible formats. SUBPROGRAMME 3.PROMOTION OFGLOBAL AWARENESS OFTHECRITICAL ECONOMIC SITUATION INAFRICA (a)Objectives 45.26 Thelegislative authority forthesubprogramme derives fromGeneral Assembly resolutions S-13/2, 43/21, 44/24and44/213. 45.21 Thevarious initiatives putforward overthepastyearshaveincluded the LagosPlanofAction anditsFinalAct(seeA/S-ll/14), theAfrican Priority Programme forEconomic Recovery (seeA/40/666, annexI),theUnited Nations Programme ofActionforAfrican Economic Recovery andDevelopment, andtheAfrican Alternative Framework toStructural Adjustment, Programmes forSocio-Economic Recovery andDevelopment. Alltheseinitiatives haveservedtoapprise the international community ofthecritical economic situation inAfrica andthesteps required toachieve self-reliance andtransformation. Whilenewglobalinitiatives andrapidpolitical transformations invarious partsoftheworldarewelcome, it isimportant thatinternational support andassistance totheAfrican economic recovery anddevelopment should remain amajorobjective ofinternational co-operation. Retaining Africa's ongoing critical economic situation onthe international agendawillrequire sustained awareness oftheregion's social and
**Analysis**
The text discusses various initiatives and programs aimed at promoting economic recovery and development in Africa, including the African Alternative Framework to Structural Adjustment Programs. It also touches on the importance of global awareness and international cooperation in addressing Africa's critical economic situation. The text highlights the need for sustained support and assistance to achieve self-reliance and transformation.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade