sustainability and effectiveness of these policies." (A'/S-18/PV. 4, pp.l67-168) In spite of such difficult conditions, and Precisely because times are hard, Burundi is determined to continue with its economic reform proqramme while remaining aware of its possible negative impact on the most vulnerable sectors of the economy. As part of the economic reforms under way, my countrv has set up mechanisms which should pronnte investment. An investment code, a reliable banking system, legislation facilitating trade and industrial activities and the elimination of bureaucratic barriers that curb private initiative- those are the mechanisms that should enable Burundi to develop its economy, Provided, of course, that the economic environment is favourable and, above all, that the developed countries respect the commitments they entered into 15 years ago to devote 0.7 per cent of their gross national product to official development assistance and to give special attention to the least developed countries. No country alone is able to fashion the world we live in - a world where all countries are more and more interdependent. In embracing this principle, Africa JSM/jl A/S-18/PV. 8. 24-25 (Mr. Mbonimpa, Burundi) has decided to integrate its economies within the framework of the Lagos Plan of Action. One decade after its adoption, it can be seen that this Plan has not been adequate- but its imple~ntation has given results. We wish to make it quite clear that the goal of an African common market remains inscribed in gold letters in our policies and programmes. We are convinced that the establishment of economic complementarity among developing countries will in the long run provide considerable impetus to the growth and develoPment of our countries. For its partw Africa has begun step by step to implement economic integration. Begun at the subregional level, this initiative should lead 
**Analysis**
The text discusses economic reforms, investment, trade, and economic integration, indicating a focus on economic development. However, it also touches on the impact of these policies on vulnerable sectors and the importance of international cooperation, which suggests that it may also fall under the category of International trade.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade