effectthemedium- andlong-term planmentioned abovecouldbestudied bytheappropriate intergovernmental bodies, beforetaking afinaldecision onthepossible launching ofasecond Decade; (e)Thestrenqthening oftheevaluation capability withintheECAsecretariat; (f)Theneedforaninstitutional framework forco-operation inthefieldsof Transport andCommunications between theregional commissions. 78.Thereport wassenton4June1985totheSecretary-General oftheUnited Nations andtotheexecutive headsoflCAO,lMO,ITU,UNESCO andUPUforaction, andtotheotherparticipating organizations ofJIUforinformation. J.Contribution oftheUnitedNations systemtoconservation andmanagement ofcultural andnatural heritage inAfrica (JIU/REP/85/5) 79.Thereportisthethirdinaseriesdevoted tothecontribution oftheUnited Nations systemtothepreservation andmanagement ofcultural andnatural heritage. Thatcontribution consists ofthepreparation ofprogrammes at headquarters andintheimplementation ofprojects inthefieldforraising funds (international campaigns, UNDPfunds,voluntary contributions, regular programme andspecial funds), safeguarding archaeological monuments, building museums, restoring libraries, safeguarding medinas, establishing national archives and national galleries, collecting anddeveloping oraltraditions andmaking themknown (literature, songs,dances, folklore), safeguarding, preserving anddeveloping floraandfauna,andconserving natural resources. 80.Theareasofintervention bytheorganizations oftheUnitedNations system aretherefore extensive andcovervirtually allthesectors ofpreservation of cultural andnatural heritage. Whatdoesneedtobestrengthened anddeveloped, however, istheeffortbeingmadetoraiseadditional funds,trainmorenational personnel, provide moreequipment, andco-ordinate andharmonize UnitedNations systemactivities withthoseofthenon-governmental organizations andthedonor countries. 81.Theapproach adopted bythereportrelates theprogrammes andprojects implemented inco-operation withorganizations oftheUnitedNations systemtothe economic development policies ofrecipient countries. Itconcentrates onthe problems facedbytheorganizations atthefieldlevelandendeavours topresent recommendations directed towards makingtheirfieldactivities moreefficient and moreresponsive totheneedsandpriorities ofMemberStates. 82.Thereportdealswiththecampaigns launched byUNESCOtosafeguard archaeological monuments andsitesinAfrica, whichhaveconstituted someofthe mostimportant activities ofthatorganization andhavesometimes beenamongthe mostsuccessful. Treasures ofcivilization havebeensavedforthebenefit ofall mankind. Nevertheless, itwouldseemthattheactivities oftheUnitedNations systeminthisfieldcouldbemoreeffective ifgreater efforts weremadetoensure increased publicity priortothelaunching ofthecampaigns andtoensure amore effective presence inthefield. -23-83.Thesafeguarding oftheinnerprecincts ofancientcities (medinas) isanother majorareaofco-operation between manyAfrican countries andUNESCO. Significant results havebeenobtained inthisfieldwherecomplex activities havehadtobe undertaken simultaneously. Co-operation bytheUnitedNations system wouldbe strengthened andwouldhavegreater impactiftheorganizations concerned wereto co-operate withthecountries involved, notonlyinsecuring additional external financing andinfinding reliable andsubstantial sources ofself-financing, but alsoinhelping toclarify thelegalstatusofproperty inthemedinas. 84.Thereportreviews alsothecontribution oftheUnitedNations systemtothe cons~rvation andmanagement ofnatural heritage which,inabroadsense,covers fauna,floraandnatural resources. Several organizations oftheUnitedNations systemareco-operating intheimplementation ofmajorprojects inAfrican countries. Forinstance, theUnitedNations ishelping manycountries todrawup masterplansforlanduseandtostrengthen national services capable ofcarrying themout.Thereport recommends thattheorganizations oftheUnitedNations systemshould makeavailable tothoseAfrican countries, whichsodesire, the resources andexpertise necessary fortheimplementation ofmasterplansforland useaimedatmakingthebestpossible useoflandandensuring itsconservation. Programmes toassistAfrican countries intheformulation ofnational soilpolicies should bepromoted toensure soundlanduseandconservation. 85.Thereportalsorecommends thattheorganizations oftheUnitedNations system
**Analysis**
The text discusses the contribution of the United Nations system to the preservation and management of cultural and natural heritage in Africa, highlighting the importance of cooperation between organizations and countries. It also touches on the need for increased funding, training, and coordination to make UN activities more effective. The report reviews various projects and initiatives, including the safeguarding of archaeological monuments, medinas, and natural resources. The text does not explicitly focus on economic development or industry, but rather on the preservation and management of cultural and natural heritage.

**Category**
Culture, Natural resources and environment