pro<luction and the price of cocoa on the world market have declined. The price fell from 129.0 dobras (Db) per kg in 1977 to Db 55.I per k9 in 1981 before rising to 94.5 Db per kg in 1984, which was still, however, less than 75 per cent of the 1977 level. In terms of United States dollars, the price declined to an even greater extent. 218. The drought that affected some parts of the country in 1982 and 1983, combined with the erratic pattern of rainfall in other parts, had a serious negative effect on the already fragile situation. The Limited production of staple foods declined, and cocoa production was reduced by almost two thirds. B. Economic situation ,* 219. Real growth in gross domestic product (GDP) has been substantially negative in recent years. Public sector deficits have increased, reaching 70 per cent of GDP in 1984. There has been a persistent trade deficit in the balance of payments and a net outflow on services. The outstanding disbursed external debt is estimated to have risen from $US 15.7 million at the end of 1980, to $87.0 million (over 200 per cent of cDp) at the end of 1984. The ratio of debt service payments to exports of goods and non-factor services rose from I.5 per cent, in 1980 to an estimated 26.9 Per cent in 1983. 2. National accounts 220. Gross domestic product (GDP) at current market prices was estimated at Db 1,609 million in 1984, up 5.6 per cent from the previous year but lower by I per cent than the estimated GDP in 1980. However, real GDP (at 1983 prices) has declined steadily since 1980 and in 1984 was less than 70 per cent of the 1980 Ievel. per capita GDp in 1984 was approximately $330, compared with $485 in 1980.A/40 /44L EngIish
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the economic situation of a country, mentioning issues related to production, trade, debt, and GDP. It also touches on the impact of drought on the agricultural sector. Given the focus on economic indicators and the discussion of specific sectors such as agriculture, I hypothesize that the text is more closely related to economic development and agriculture.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, forestry and fishing