7. Further decides that the secretariat of ECA shall convene the meetings of the Conference; 8. Calls upon all countries which have not yet done so to join the existing subregional payments and clearing arrangements, such as the West African Clearing House, the Central African Clearing House and the Preferential Trade Area Clearing House, and to ensure that maximum use is made of these institutions in the settlement of intra-African trade transactions and other payments; 9. Further calls upon those countries which have not yet formed their own subregional payments and clearing arrangements to establish, such institutions - 96 - C. International level 10. Notes with appreciation that the twentieth ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity endorsed the Special Memorandum by the ECA Conference of Ministers on Africa's Economic and Social Crisis and the annex containing the Addis Ababa Declaration on Africa's External Indebtedness as the basis for concrete action to deal with the external debt crisis; 11. Appeals to developed countries and all lending institutions, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, to increase the flow of resources to Africa on more concessionary terms with a view to enabling developing African countries, in particular the least developed countries and those seriously affected by the drought and other natural disasters, to rehabilitate and reconstruct their economies especially in order to increase self-sufficiency in production and food security. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 542 (XX). Implementation of the Lusaka Programme of Action for Mineral Resources Development and Utilization in Africa The Conference of Ministers, Recalling the recommendations on mineral resources development in Africa at national, subregional and regional levels called for in paragraphs 79 and 80 of the Lagos Plan of Action, Guided by the recommendations of the first Regional Conference on 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on economic development, international cooperation, and financial support for African countries. It mentions the need for countries to join subregional payments and clearing arrangements, establish their own institutions, and increase the flow of resources to Africa on more concessionary terms. The text also references the Lusaka Programme of Action for Mineral Resources Development and Utilization in Africa, which suggests a focus on natural resources and economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade