and Operational Centres, Having examined carefully the document entitled "A subregional approach to national survival" and conscious of the need to deal with the economic and social crisis in Africa aggravated by natural calamities such as drought and desertification on a subregional basis, I. Subregional technical and economic co-operation 1. Endorses the resolutions of the MULPOC Councils of Ministers and of the North African Meeting of Plenipotentiaries; 2. Adopts the work programmes of the MULPOCs for 1985 and for the biennium 1986-1987; 3. Appeals to member States to substantially increase their support for the work programmes of the MULPOCs, particularly by pledging to the United Nations Trust Fund for African Development for these programmes; 4. Requests the Executive Secretary of ECA to continue his efforts to strengthen the MULPOCs by securing financial and manpower resources; UNDP, to consider the funding of MULPOC projects; and all United Nations agencies, to collaborate more closely with the MULPOCs in the implementa­ tion of their multinational and subregional programmes and projects; II, Subregional co-operation to deal with the economic and social crisis in Africa, including drought and desertification Urges member States to consult and co-operate within their respective subregions, with the assistance of the MULPOCs, in tackling the above- mentioned crisis and to this end, individually and collectively, to - 108 - implement measures aimed at harmonizing and rationalizing their industrial activities and ensuring their collective food security, greater integration of their transport and communication networks, and a better utilization of their energy and water resources potential; III. Regional technical and economic co-operation 1, Calls upon member States to rededicate themselves to the promotion of sectoral co-operation and integration by adopting a time-bound pro­ gramme for implementation over the next two to three years in each area 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the economic and social crisis in Africa, particularly in the context of drought and desertification. It emphasizes the need for subregional and regional cooperation to address these challenges, including harmonizing industrial activities, ensuring food security, and utilizing energy and water resources. Given the emphasis on economic development, natural resources, and regional cooperation, it seems likely that the text falls under one or more of the following categories.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment