3. Requests the Executive Secretary of ECA to prepare a report on the issues identified in Economic and Social Council resolution 1982/22, with emphasis on those issues of particular concern for or relevance to Africa, so as to ensure that the substance of this report is taken into full consideration in the agenda and documentation of the Interregional Consultation; 4. Further requests the Executive Secretary to make the necessary arrangements for a thorough study of the status of African migrant workers in both receiving and sending countries, in order to elicit appropriate action to promote the welfare and protect the rights of the migrant workers and their families as well as appropriate policies for their social integration; 5. Urges the Economic and Social Council to recommend to the General Assembly the approval of the technical and financial implications of ECA's involvement in both activities. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 544 (XX). United Nations Transport and Communications Decade in Africa The Conference of Ministers, Recalling its resolution 291 (XIII) of 26 February 1977, Economic and Social Council resolution 2097 (LXIII) of 29 July 1977 and General Assembly resolution 32/160 of 19 December 1977 proclaiming the United Nations Transport and Communications Decade in Africa, - 99 - Recalling also its resolution 464 (XVIII) of 2 May 1983 by which the Conference requested the Executive Secretary of the Commission to ensure that the programme of the second phase would, inter alia, promote harmonization and co-ordination of the various modes of transport and communications, and resolution 487 (XIX) of 26 May 1984 by which the Conference endorsed the programme for the second phase of the Decade, Referring to Economic and Social Council resolution 1984/68 of 25 July 1984 and General Assembly resolutions 38/150 of 19 December 1983 and 39/230 of 18 December 1984 on the United Nations Transport and Communications Decade in Africa, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the United Nations Transport and Communications Decade in Africa, and it discusses the promotion of harmonization and coordination of various modes of transport and communications, as well as the welfare and protection of migrant workers. These themes suggest a strong connection to the fields of transport and communication, as well as employment and human rights.

**Category**
Transport and communication, Employment