11.35 TheUnited Nations Programme ofActionforAfrican Economic Recovery and Development 1986-1990, adopted bytheGeneral Assembly atitsthirteenth special session, hasitsorigins inthegraveeconomic crisisconfronting Africa, a situation whichwillundoubtedly continue torequire special attention throughout thedecade. TheProgramme ofActionreflects mutual commitments byAfrican Governments toprovide thenecessary framework tolaunchlong-term programmes for self-sustaining socio-economic development andgrowth andbytheinternational community toassistAfricainachieving thatobjective. TheSecretary-General is called upontoco-ordinate theassistance andsupport oftheUnited Nations system andtomonitor theimplementation oftheProgramme ofAction. 11.36 Themid-term reviewoftheUnited Nations Programme ofAction forAfrican Economic Recovery andDevelopment 1986-1990 concluded withareaffirmation that dealing withtheAfrican crisis remains apriority fortheUnitedNations andthe international community. Thefinalreview andappraisal oftheProgramme ofAction willbeundertaken bytheGeneral Assembly atitsforty-sixth session. Theresults ofthatreviewwillprovide further guidance ontheobjectives tobepursued under thepresent subprogramme. (b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 11.37Specific activities tobeundertaken include: (a)Promoting aco-ordinated andeffective response bytheUnitedNations system, including theestablishment ofappropriate inter-agency mechanisms; (b)Monitoring theevolution ofAfrican economic andsocial development with aviewtoidentifying andpromoting activities thatwouldcontribute tothelong­ termrestructuring andtransformation ofAfrican economies towardaccelerated self­ sustained growth, development andequity; (c)Ensuring thenecessary support forintergovernmental deliberations on African economic andsocial development issues, including thepreparation of documentation; (d)Promoting theimplementation ofdecisions andpolicyguidelines adopted byintergovernmental bodies; (e)Assisting inmobilizing theinternational community insupport ofAfrican economic andsocial development, including publicinformation programmes and support ofactivities ofnon-governmental organizations; (f)Serving asafocalpointatHeadquarters foractivities related to African economic andsocial development. 11.38Substantive andoperational responsibility foractivities insupport of -12- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryAfrican economic andsocial development lieswiththerelevant entities ofthe UnitedNations systemandisreflected. asappropriate. intherelevant programmes ofthemedium-term plan.Incarrying outtheresponsibilities outlined above,the OfficeoftheDirector-General willworkincloseco-ordination withthoseentities and,inparticular withtheEconomic Commission forAfrica. SUBPROGRAMME 6.CO-ORDINATION OFPOLICIES ANDACTION TOCOMBAT WORLDHUNGER (a)Objectives 11.39 Thelegislative authority forthesubprogramme derives fromtheUniversal Declaration ontheEradication ofHunger andMalnutrition oftheWorldFood Conference, heldin1974,andinparticular resolution XXIIoftheConference; General Assembly resolutions 3348(XXIX)and43/191; andEconomic andSocial Council resolutions 1987/90 and1989/88. 11.40 Ingeneral, thecontinuing objectives oftheWorldFoodCouncil, asthe United Nations intergovernmental bodydealing withfoodpolicies andaction by Governments andorganizations toeliminate hunger andmalnutrition. willbe: (a)Tosustain andexpand aglobal campaign fortheelimination ofhunger and malnutrition andtheirpoverty-related causes; (b)Toreview andco-ordinate policies andprogrammes ofGovernments and organizations oftheUnitedNations system, andadvocate innovative approaches to foodandhunger-related issues;
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on international cooperation and development initiatives, with a specific emphasis on economic recovery and development in Africa, as well as combating world hunger. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a document originating from an international organization or government agency. The text mentions various initiatives, programs, and resolutions, which further supports the hypothesis that the document is related to international development and cooperation.

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