made in the field of education and the literacy rate of the indigenous populations. They asked whether the aim was to make those people literate in Spanish or in their own language and what proportion of them attained the higher education level. Regarding agrarian reform and the problems the Government had encountered in connection with land belonging to the indigenous populations, it was asked what percentage of the national territory was occupied by the latter; what had been the result of the reforms introduced in 1973: how many land titles had been granted to indigenous populations: and whether the latter were really succeeding in progressing from a subsistence economy to a production economy. Information was also requested concerning the budget and concerning the membership and the activities of the National Office of Indigenous Affairs. Members also asked whether minority groups were guaranteed equality in access to work, whether collective organization was possible for them and what health services they enjoyed. With reference to the political rights available to members of minority groups, members asked whether the legislative and administrative measures mentioned in the reports had yielded any results as far as the participation of the indigenous populations in public life was concerned; to what extent they participated in elections; what was their representation in the Parliament and in the senior levels of Government; and what were the aims and activities of the bodies mentioned in paragraph 26 of the report. 105. With reference to article 7 of the Convention, members asked whether the Government of Ecuador had taken immediate and effective measures in the fields of education, culture and information to overcome prejudice linked to racial discrimination and intolerance and, in particular, whether the indigenous populations were informed of the relevant provisions of the international instruments concerning human rights. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be focused on the social and economic development of indigenous populations in Ecuador, with a specific emphasis on education, land rights, and political participation. It seems to be evaluating the government's efforts to address the specific needs and challenges faced by these populations.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief