Operation Trust Fund projects to provide aid to drought-affected households and the contruction of food aid stores to meet the requirements of the emergency have been approved 252. As a follow-up to the global conference held at Paris in 1981, which adopted a plan of action for the least. developed countries, the Government of Lesotho hosted at Flaseru, from t4 to 17 May 1984, a donorsr round-table meeting. Significant support was provided by UNDP for the preparation of the meeting during which UNDP served as the lead agency.A/40/439 English Page 40 253. UNFPA-supported projects in MCH,/FP and demographic training began in 1984. Support to the t{inistry of Health nill be aimed at strengthening its managerial capacity; an advisor sas assigned to the project and training in the management of integrated rnaternal and chi.ld health/fami.ly planning services wiIl be provided. The programme will also provide contraceptives. The objective of the demographic training programme was to nake demography part of the social sciences curriculun. One counterpart has been trained and is collaborating with the project advisor. A second counterpart will be selected for advanced training in 1985. At the request of the Governnent, a population needs assessment mission visited Lesotho in 1984. The report of the nission bas been accepted by the Government and it,s recommendations wilI assist in tbe developnent and implementation of a comprehensive UNFPA country programme. In 1985, it is expected that UN!'PA wiIl support population and rural development activitles and preparations for the 1986 population census. tqissions to explore possibilities for projects in other areas are planned for 1985. 254. In 1984, tNICEFts actual expenditures in Lesotho oere $197r000, mainly in Health, t^lat,er Supply and Non-FormaI education. 255. UNIDO is i.mplenenting the following industrial developnent projects approved in 1984: (a) Assistance to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism in Industrial
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on international aid and development projects in Lesotho, with a emphasis on health, population, and industrial development. The projects mentioned are primarily related to providing aid to drought-affected households, constructing food aid stores, and supporting the Ministry of Health. Additionally, the text mentions UNFPA-supported projects in maternal and child health, family planning, and demographic training, as well as UNIDO's industrial development projects. These projects suggest that the primary focus is on addressing humanitarian needs and promoting economic development in Lesotho.

**Category**
Health, Economic development