4' rt v'as aqainst that qeneral backqround that tbe EcA conference of Ministers first put forpard the iriea of a transport and connunications deca.Je in Afriea trv adoDtinq resolution 291 (xIII) at its neetj.nq "i'xin"n""", in Fetruarv 197?. TheA/ 40 /?15 Enqllsh Page 4 resolution reconnend ed that the international connunitv and' in particular' the cor0petent united Nat ions ''t'ott t"t should proclaln a transport and connunications decade in Africa durlng lhe vears 1978-1988 in order to: (a) Give active support to lhe qloLtal strategv for the developrnent of transport and comnunications in Africa and to lhe apotication of the strategy for the purpose of solvinq tn.-priuf"*" of the continent in this field? (b) ttoftillze the technical and financial resourc€s required for this purpose' 5. The resol'utlon ttas Buttsesuentlv endorsed bv the Econonic and social council in its resolution 209? (LxIIIl of ?9 JulY I9?7 an<i by the General Assenbly ' !'hich proclaimetl the Transport and Connunlcations Decade in Africa in resolution 32/L6o' EcA was selected as tne reai "q.ntv ror the inplermntation of resol'ution 32/L60' FinaIIy, oAU endorsed the grogralnlt€ at the Monro;ia sunmit neetinq of Julv 19?9 and It has been subsequently incorporated ln Ehe Lagos Plan of Action and the Final Act of Laqos (see A/5-Il/14. annex r)' 6. For the various resolutions. aPPealB P€re nade for the provision to EcA of the additionalresourcegnecegsarytoenat'leittocarfYoutthelorkentailedin developing the strategy and plans and for the Provision to the African countries of the necessary technical assistance for lnplernenting the Decade proqra ne' Furthernore, the Unlteat Natlons secretary-Gene ra I appealed to the international connunitv at rarqe ao pro.'iu. the necessary flnaneial and technical essistance to the Afr ican count r i es. 7. The implenentation of the progranne for the Decade was divided into two ohases. The first ott"""-tot'"iti tie period r9?9-r983 and the second phase the DeEiod 19 84-19 88.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implementation of a transport and communication plan in Africa, with a focus on providing technical and financial assistance to African countries to develop their infrastructure and connectivity. The text mentions the recognition of the importance of transport and communication in the development of Africa and the need for international support.

**Category**
Transport and communication