- 6 - E Development-oriented social welfare policies and programmes on the situation of African migrant workers 5/ The Economic and Social Council, Aware of the serious consequences of the critical African socio-economic situation for the living conditions of the peoples of Africa, and for the funding and delivery of social services which are even more essential now than in previous periods of economic development, Reaffirming the essential role of social welfare in overall development and in dealing with pressing issues arising notably from food shortages, refugee and displaced person problems, the break-up of families, lack of adequate health and educational facilities, unemployment and underemployment, urbanization, and high rates of population growth, Having considered the issues of African migrant workers and the impact it has on the socio-economic development of the sending and receiving countries, Noting that, since 1979, work has been in progress on an international convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and their \ families, 1. Urges all member States, particularly the least developed countries, to prepare for and arrange adequate representation at the Interregional Consultation on Developmental Social Welfare Policies and Programmes to be held in 1987; 2. Requests the Executive Secretary of ECA to prepare a report on the issues identified in 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; 3. Further requests the Executive Secretary of ECA 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 
**Analysis**
This text discusses the situation of African migrant workers, their rights, and the impact on the socio-economic development of both sending and receiving countries. The document highlights the importance of social welfare policies and programs in addressing pressing issues such as food shortages, refugee problems, unemployment, and underemployment. Given the focus on the social and economic aspects of migrant workers, it is likely that the category is related to employment, humanitarian aid, or human development.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief