32. Since 1983, a total of 69 projects have been receivedt of these 15 have beenfinanced, 16 have been earmarked for financing and 38 are under consideratlon for support from the Fund. These projects have invoLved d large number of countries of which a few are hlghllghted herel in Latin America, for example, the Pund haE supported l0 countries to undertake a comprehensive needs assessment survey of theelderly. AII 10 countries are uslng the same survey instrunent so as to ensure comparability of results at the conclusion of research. ' This effort, co-ordina ted by the Pan American Health Organization, is expected to promote the adoption orrevlsion of the national policies of Member States directed to the integrated and ongoing care of the aging. The I0 participating countries are: Argentina, Barbados, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, E1 Salvador. cuyana, Honduras and Jamalca. 33. In the area of training, ttro examples may be of innovative proposals €inanced by the Trust Fund; Ehe first project is aimed at developing new methods, techniqueg and praceices to train practiEioners to better understand the 19sue9 of aging analto provide improved services to the elderly. Member States that participated in and benefited from Chis project are: Congo, Kenya, Nigeria and peru. The secondproject is a Skills Exchange Programme involving seven countries, namely: Bangladesh, Costa Rica, fndia, Kenya, Lesotho, Philippines and sri lEnka, 34. Other projects have also been executed in a variety of areas in the field ofaqing. Some of the countries that benefited include: Argentina, Cameroon, colombia, Egypt, chana, Kenya, t{a1i., l.lorocco, Peru, Thailand and'Uruguay. 35. Despite lhe appeals of the Secr eta ry-Genera I and hi6 various promotioo aclivities, voluntary contributions to the Trust zund during the biennium L984-1985
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the activities and projects of the Trust Fund, which seems to be related to healthcare and aging. The text mentions projects related to the elderly, such as comprehensive needs assessments and training programs for healthcare professionals. The text also highlights the participation of various countries and international organizations. Given the focus on healthcare and aging, it is likely that the text falls under the category of Health.

**Category**
Health