Deeply concerned about the continuing deterioration in economic and social conditions in Africa, and in particular the widespread hunger, malnutrition and poverty which afflict many millions of people in Africa as a result of continuing drought, desertification and other natural calamities, Recognizing the need to continue the efforts begun in the past to deal with this crisis and to institute additional measures in this respect, Further recognizing that the primary responsibility for dealing with the crisis rests with African Governments and that Africa has the will, the capability and the determination to take effective measures to - 119 - dislodge itself from the current economic and social crisis while at the same time laying new, firm foundations for ensuring self-sustained growth, 1. Decides to adopt these recommendations as the basis for dealing with the current economic and social crisis; 2. Requests the Executive Secretary of ECA to make these recom­ mendations available to the Steering Committee responsible for preparing the basic documents on the economic issues on the draft agenda of the twenty-first summit of the Organization of African Unity; 3. Further requests the Steering Committee, in addition to using the recommendations to finalize its documentation for the summit, to make them available to the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity at its forty-second session. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 557 (XX). Contribution of the Economic Commission for Africa on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations The Conference of Ministers, Recalling General Assembly resolution 39/161 of 17 December 1984 on the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, Recalling that the United Nations represents the peoples of the world who have expressed their determination to save future generations from the scourge of war, Expressing the hope that 1985, celebrated as United Nations year, 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a resolution or declaration by an international organization, likely the United Nations or a regional organization, addressing the economic and social crisis in Africa. The text mentions natural calamities such as drought and desertification, which suggests a connection to the environment and agriculture. However, the primary focus is on the economic and social aspects of the crisis, with a emphasis on poverty, hunger, and malnutrition.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief