development and economic growth needs will still require attention, Aware that despite all efforts the crisis remains unabated, 1. Expresses its profound gratitude to those countries, United Nations bodies, other international organizations and individuals which have provided generous aid both in cash and in kind to the African countries affected by the crisis; 2. Appeals to the international community, the United Nations system, other international organizations and individuals able to do so to give generous aid and technical assistance to African countries to enable them to attain their long-term development and economic growth objectives. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. - 121 - 559 (XX). Support for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) The Conference of Ministers, Noting the priority which the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has given to African countries and the Special Programme which the Fund is evolving for Africa, Recalling the mandate of IFAD to increase food production, improve nutrition and alleviate rural poverty, Appreciating the unique modus operandi adopted by IFAD, focusing on well-delineated target groups of landless and small farmers, Appreciating also IFAD's emphasis on the establishment of grassroot and bottom-up institutional structures and its concern about beneficiary participation in project identification and implementation, Deeply concerned about the delay in completing IFAD's second replenishment, and fearing that the replenishment will probably be completed at a significantly reduced level, Urges IFAD donor countries, particularly the developed countries, to do their best to accelerate the second replenishment process at a level which will allow IFAD to continue and expand its unique and valuable mission. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 560 (XX). Activities of transnational corporations in the production, distribution and marketing of oil and petroleum products in Africa The Conference of Ministers, Recognizing the importance of energy, particularly oil, in the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the crisis in African countries, the need for aid and technical assistance, and the importance of organizations like IFAD in achieving long-term development and economic growth. It also touches on the issue of transnational corporations and their activities in the oil and petroleum industry in Africa. This suggests that the text is primarily focused on economic development and the challenges faced by African countries in achieving it.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief