of completion, resulting in a network of paved roads in major centres, sewer and water systems, improved power, airport and port facilities, schools and hospitals. Conseauently, the past year had witnessed tremendous growth in private and foreign investment and the way was now clear for serious development. -7- 46. Certainly, serious problems such as leprosy still existed. The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, the United States Public Health Service and the WHO had launched a joint programme to improve leprosy control in the Federated States. WHO was very optimistic about the future of the common effort. 47. The health services of all the Governments had a family planning component and many Micronesian health personnel had participated in training and programmes involving the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA). The transition from recognizing large families as beneficial, to perceiving the advantages of small families, was slow. However, as more women received higher education and entered the work force, and as more organized economic development took place, families were becoming smaller in some areas. 48, Steps were being taken to co-ordinate foreign investment. The Office of Territorial and International Affairs of the Department of the Interior had sponsored one tour of the Territory and another was being planned. Those missions were designed to interest United States investors in investing in the Territory. In addition, foreign investment from other sources was encouraged and stimulated through a variety of means, including missions by the Micronesian leaders to other countries. The leaders had also met to work on common development problems, such as the exploitation of the exclusive economic zones. 49. Mr. Fred M. Zeder, Personal Representative of the President of the United States for Micronesian Status Negotiations and Senior Adviser to the Administering 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development of Micronesia, mentioning improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic growth. It highlights the efforts of the government, international organizations, and foreign investors to promote development and address challenges such as leprosy and family planning. The text suggests that the focus is on long-term sustainable development rather than immediate relief or emergency aid.

**Category**
Economic development, Health