as fo!-Iows- (a) Studv on tbe harnonization and co-ordlnation of various nodes of transport and connun icat ions 43, In order to rnake it manageable, the studv is beinq conducted on a subreqional lrasis to tre later consolidated into a reoional scudv. For the first part of the studv covering 'l.6 countries of ECOfIAS. a tean of consultantei has conpleted the field rnissions and suL,nitted their reDorts. For the renaininq suhreqions (North. Central and Eastern and Southern African suhreqions). l6 consultants r,rere recruited, fleld nissions undertaken and some of the reports bave heen sutmitted. while otbers are near comDlet ion and will soon he subnitted. A/40 /7 35 Eng1i sh Page 12 44. The consultants are exDected to revier the entire transpore svsten In the African region fron an integrated eerspective by making an inventorv of existing and Dro'iected transport lnfrastructure and equipnent, identifyinq nissinq inter-state links' analvsing capacities, naintenance and utlll-zation of transport infrastructures and eouiprnent and evaluatinq the organization, nanagenent and financial situations of transport undertakinqs. The preDaration of the consolldated regional report, rrhj.ch 9,ill be based on the subregional reports. is expected to contnence in November 1985 or soon after conpletion of the sut,reqional reDortS. (b) fianpouer and training needs surve!, in transport 45. For the first part of tbe study' covering general aftl multinodal transport. terns of reference have heen DreDared and a team of consultants has comDleted several field rnissions. The draft report will be fLnalized by the enal of October 1985. For the second part of the study cover ing all transport nodes, terns of reference have tteen prepared and field nissions bre in progress to provide the necessaFy infornat ion, 46. The consultants are expected to analvse the present situation in manpor€r and
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report about a study on transport and communication in Africa, covering topics such as harmonization and coordination of transport nodes, inventory of existing and projected transport infrastructure, and evaluation of transport undertakings. The study also involves analysis of present situation in manpower and training needs. Given the focus on transport and communication, it is likely that this study is related to economic development and infrastructure development.

**Category**
Transport and communication, Economic development