165. The response had been encouraging. The Secretary-General nevertheless shared the concern of many African leaders with resources for rehabilita­ tion and long-term development, since Africa's economic difficulties had not come about only with the recent drought. The World Bank had a special facility for Africa which could finance structural adjustment and rehabilita­ tion projects, but more was needed to satisfy Africa's future financial requirements. 166. The need for close co-ordination of steps to alleviate the emergency with action for the longer term lent importance to the decision by the Economic and Social Council to examine the immediate and long-term aspects of the crisis at its second regular session of 1985; it was also central to the decision to devote the twenty-first summit of OAU to a consideration of special measures for the attainment of the objectives of the Lagos Plan of Action. 167. The Secretary-General was confident that the Conference would con­ tribute constructively to the forthcoming meetings of the Council and OAU. 168. rhe representative of the United Republic of Tanzania, speaking as Chairman of the Steering Committee established to prepare the documentation for the twenty-first Assembly of Heads of State and Government of OAU, said he was very sorry that his country had not been in a position to host the Conference. He apologized for the inconvenience caused by his Government's decision which, he emphasized, had been taken in the interests of ECA and OAU. - 47 - 169. The OAU Council of Ministers at its forty-first session had called upon the ECA Conference of Ministers to focus on the proposed agenda for the twenty-first Assembly of Heads of State and Government of OAU, which would be devoted chiefly to a consideration of economic matters. The 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the economic difficulties faced by Africa, the need for resources for rehabilitation and long-term development, and the importance of coordination between international organizations to alleviate the crisis. The text also mentions the Lagos Plan of Action, which suggests that economic development is a key concern. Additionally, the text mentions the Secretary-General's confidence in the Conference contributing to the OAU and ECA meetings, which implies a focus on international cooperation and development.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief