36. The $lorld Food Council (l{FC) reported that Nicaragua had drafted a foodstrategy and commenced the irnplementation process. Sources of funding for thestrategy include the Governments of Mexico and Canada and the International Fundfor Agr icultural Development. 37. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (IJNCTAD) is currently implenenting a project entitled "Export Promotionrr at a total cost of 82941000 forthe period 1984-1985, funded by UNDP ($210,000) and cost-sharing ($84,000). 38. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is inplementingthe following industrial development projects approved in 1994: (a) development ofprefabricated wooden bridges ($66r700); (b) development of the pharmaceuticalindustry ($380,000); (c) establishment of a repair and maintenance centre for the metal mechanic industry ($103,815), (d) assistance to snall-scale industry($47,000); and (e) demand for agricultural machinery up to the year 2000 (8221300), 39. A project of the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) with a budget of $520,000 has been prepared to provide technical assistance to theuinistry of Housing and Human Sett,lements for strengthening the capability of the Government to formulate and implenent progratnmes for housing low-income groups in urban areas and for direct support for specific prograrnmes. An indication from UNDP and the Government regarding the availability of funds for this project is awa ited. 40. UNDP has under implernentation two projects: (a) "Flood control of riverbasins south of Lake ltlanagua" ($3f4r009); and (b) "Technified beans production inco-operatives in fourth region affected by drought', (S200,000) 41. As at 3l December 1984, llFP had approved 14 development projects at a totalcost of $49r088,119 and L2 emergency operations projects at a total cost of sl-s,977, 84r. 42. ITNFPA support to population projects in Nicaraqua continued to be providedwithin the framework of the comprehensive population progranme approved for Nicaragua at the 1980 Governing Council session.A/40/ 436 Eng I ish Page 16
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report on development projects and initiatives in Nicaragua, with a focus on economic development, infrastructure, and international cooperation. The projects mentioned are related to food security, industrial development, housing, flood control, and agriculture, indicating that economic development, agriculture, and industry are key areas of focus.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, Industry