addition to other specific plans, each of which is designed to meet the needs of different regions and social groups. They are; 8. The National Rehabilitation Plan, designed to construct a modern society in which the foundations of economic growth are reorganized, into which those regions excluded from the development process are integrated, and reconciliation among Colombians and the restoration of normal civic life are ensured. An Office of Presidential Adviser, directly responsible to the President of the Republic, was set up in order to harmonize these objectives, and Rehabilitation Councils were established to act as co-ordinating bodies E/1986/4/Add.25 page 4 between the representatives of the State sector and the beneficiaries of the Plan. One of the most significant tasks with which the above Office of Presidential Adviser has been entrusted is to ensure the emergence of a democratic dialogue involving all sectors of the community. 9. The Plan for the Elimination of Absolute Poverty aims to come to grips with the social, economic and political factors underlying poverty. It focuses principally on rehabilitating and developing human settlements, expanding and improving basic education and health services, ensuring the supply of basic goods and food security and, in general, raising the income and productivity of the poor. 10. The Comprehensive Rural Development Plan is designed to combat rural poverty and to improve production and marketing conditions for the benefit of 4 million individuals who derive their livelihood from approximately 600,000 smallholdings (minifundios) and produce some 30 per cent of the basic food in the national diet. 11. The national Government's concern with meeting its commitment to genuine social change has had international repercussions. On 29 August 1988, a meeting took place in Cartagena de Indias, organized at the initiative of President Virgilio Barco, between high-level Government representatives from Latin America and the Caribt>ean at a Regional Conference on Poverty. The 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on social and economic development initiatives in Colombia, specifically addressing poverty, rehabilitation, and rural development. The plans mentioned aim to improve living conditions, education, health, and productivity, which suggests a strong emphasis on human development and social change.

**Category**
Economic development, Education, Health, Employment