concerning rural development, which included statistics and indicators, access to technological choice, water supply and sanitation and new and renewable sources of energy~ She also pointed out that in the case of INSTRAW programming, it was found that further research was needed on the topic of women as primary users of energy, which was being examined in connection with the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade. 181. The representative of UNIFEM described projects and programmes undertaken by her organization in different countries. She also provided details about the Fund, which had become well known through the many projects it had financed. 182. The observer for the Council of Europe stated that her organization would be organizing a symposium on the problems of rural women, with the assistance of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. 183. The observer for the European Economic Community mentioned the existence of a "women in development" desk within the Directorate-General for Development of the .:ag-Commission of the European Communities and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training. 184. The observer of the Palestine Liberation Organization stated that in the absence of a national government, women's organizations played an important role in food supply. Development required land, however, as a basis for stability and planning. After the occupation of the land, the role of Palestinian women had been severely curtailed as a result of uprooted.families and dispersion of the people through a resettlement policy that threatened the very existence of the rural population. 185. The observer for one non-governmental organization stated that economic dependence and the lack of meaningful education and community facilities in rural areas were major impediments for rural women. 186. Another observer for a non-governmental organization noted that women were employed in a small number of sectors and occupations, generally in low-paying 
**Analysis**
The text discusses various aspects of rural development, including access to technological choice, water supply and sanitation, energy, education, and employment. It also touches on the role of women in development, their access to resources, and the challenges they face. The text seems to be focused on the social and economic aspects of rural development, rather than strictly on natural resources or environmental issues.

**Category**
Economic development, Employment, Education