those concerned have drawn lessons from them and the conservation methods are currently being followed. 9. Measures taken to improve food distribution, such as the improvment of communication between production and food-marketing centres, the facilitation of access to markets, the introduction of price support and stabilization measures, the control of abusive practices and the assurance of minimvmi supplies to needy groups 73. ENABAS, which was set up in 1980, was designed as an enterprise for regulating the prices of food products and guaranteeing supplies to theE/1986/3/Add.l5 page 15 population. In order to ensure that ENABAS operates efficiently, it has proved necessary to set up a collection network or regional agricultural stores close to the productive sectors. At the same time, an infrastructure for distributing staple food products throughout the territory has been set up. 74. This enterprise is, moreover, responsible for food imports and donations, which it distributes throughout Nicaragua, giving priority to the most vulnerable sectors. 75. Between 1980 and 1985 the distribution network was extended and people's stores, shops, commissariats, travelling grocery units, supermarkets, and CATs were set up. There were 1,158 in 1980, and 6,890 in 1985. 76. In 1986 an operational assessment was made of the distribution system, priority was given to consumption sectors and product distribution channels and the territorial network was cut back and reduced by 21 per cent in comparison with the previous year. In 1987 it was reduced further, by 32 per cent, although the number of commissariats in enterprises rose from 103 to 271. In 1988 the infrastructure was less extensive than in 1987, although it included people's stores, supermarkets and markets. 77. Market access has been made easier by extending the urban transport system, which the population uses to go to markets, and facilities have been provided for producers by improved transport and access to urban centres.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the measures taken to improve food distribution and availability in Nicaragua, highlighting the establishment of ENABAS, a enterprise for regulating food prices and guaranteeing supplies to the population. It also mentions the expansion of the distribution network, infrastructure for distributing staple food products, and efforts to make market access easier for producers. Given the focus on food distribution and availability, it is likely that the text falls under the category of agriculture, forestry, and fishing or economic development.

**Category**
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, Economic development