that a highly integrated, effective three-tier MCH/FP programme would be in operation in selected parts of tpe country. The proposed assistance at the primary level would focus on s~rengthening service delivery at Pyongyang Maternity Hospital, enabling it to serve a~ the main referral point for MCH/FP services nationally. This would be complemented by additional support to selected provincial hospitals at t:he second tier. Finally, special attention would be given to services at the third tier, where assistance to county hospitals and ri (village) hospitals and polyclinics would be extended in the form of training, basic life-saving equipment, and materials and supplies. Since the level of UNFPA assistance would be insufficient to cover the whole country, the programme would mainly support pilot projects in selected provinces. UNFPA proposes to provide $900,000 of assistance in chis area. WHO would serve as the executing agency. 22. In the field of family planning, a variety of contraceptives would be introduced into the DPRK to respond to the various nee·ds of contraceptive users and lessen the dependence on t:he IUD. Pills, inj ec tables• implants, spermicides and various barrier methods and hormonal contraceptives would be imported, trial tested and distributed in the country. The programme would also seek to strengthen t:he countl'.'y' s capacity in carrying out contraceptive research, especially at Pyongyang Maternity Hospital, through such activities as the training of professional staff, the introduction of modern analytical equipment, · and the ad hoc use· of technical assistance if and when appropriate. Another aim of the programme would be to improve the training programmes in provincial and local hospitals, focusing on such areas as IUD insertion, surgical sterilization, use of modern equipment and counselling. Finally, effort~ to improve health and family planning statistic~ would be continued, with.intensive training and the importation of modern data-processing equipment. An amount of $200,000 is 
**Analysis**
The text describes a development program focused on improving maternal and child health, family planning services, and strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The program aims to introduce new contraceptive methods, enhance training and research capacity, and improve data collection and processing. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, international trade, employment, culture, or science and technology.

**Category**
Health, Humanitarian aid and relief