tree-p1anEing project. in tbe hope of equalling or surpassing durinq 1985 the figure of 140 nitlion trees planted in 1984. During Ehe Year' the Brigade of Young Technicians are holding an erhibition called nForgers of the Futurerr, as 'rell as conpetit.ions for scientific and technicai teaching methods. The Comxnittee isA/4O/70I English Page 55 looking to increase the possibilities for recreation and che use of free titne for youch through a campalgn for "PopuJ.ar canpingn. other planned activlties include the release of the 12 nost. popular natlonal songs selected by youth, the holding of festival6 of anateur artisls in contenporary nusic and literature, Iarge. group sports actiuities arnonq schools and universities and a synposiun on lhe rights of youth in sociecy. Ecuador: the National Directlon of Popular Pronolion of the Minlstry of Social Welfare has been designated as responsible for the International YouCh Year in Ecuador. The Minister of social welfare officlally opened activltie6 for tbe Year in Ecuador and he announced the aupport of the covernnenc for cultural, scientific, sporElng, and social events for the Year. It i6 estinated tha! Che youth popul.ation In Ecuador numbers 3 million, alnost half of uhon llve ln rural areas. Aculvltles planned by the covernment during the Year are focusing on a study of the problerns of young people in the country and posslbLe solutions. Non-governmental organlzations are also bolding activlties for the Year, such as a national painting contest and a youth rally witb the participation of studenEs fron vartous parts of Ehe country. EI salvadort the National co-ordinating colrini tlee, chaired by the vice-Minister of Orlture, Youtb and Sport' is responsible for the preparation of the fnternational Youth Year in El Salvador. lbe Comrnlttee hag planned a $lde range of activieies for the Year in El SaLvador for 1985 and beyond.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on a global celebration of youth, with various activities and events planned around the world. While some of these activities may have indirect connections to economic development or industry, the primary focus seems to be on promoting cultural, scientific, and recreational activities among youth.

**Category**
Education, Culture