The programme will be carried out in co-operation with some eight countries neighbouring the Zambezi basin, namely, Angola, Botswana, l,lalawi, Mozambigue, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The project will operate in two phases. In addition to evolving an action plan' the first phase will diagnose and assess the ecology and environmental management of the zambezi basin. The second phase is dxpected to involve I€ke Tanganyika. IV. REPLIES RECEIVED FROM SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND OITHER INTERGO\TERNMEMAL ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO THE UNITED IIATIONS INTERNATTONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION [Original: English] [9 APril 1985] The International Labour Organisationrs contribution of 1981 lA/36/3761 remains valid.A/40/450 English Page 17 FOOD AND AGRICUTTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS [Originalr Englishl [14 May 1985] 1. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is activelyinvolved, within the framework of its programmes of assistance to developingcountriesr in the development, conservation and use of natural resources, sucb assoil, forests, fresh rraters and fisheries. These natural resources are in sonecases shared bethteen tr^to or more States, in the sense that political boundariesbetween neighbouring States pass through tbe areas in which the natural resourcesare locat.ed. When such situations occur, it is essential that each State fullyrealize the impact that its domestic activities might have on the natural resourcesas a wbole' in order not to impair the legitimate interests of the neighbouringStates among which the same resource is shared. 2. A typical example of the situation indicated above is that of rivers whichflow through the territories of more than one State or form an internationalboundary. The use of the waters of such rivers by one State nay very easily havea cross-boundary impact. Good-neighbourliness nay then be pronoted by treatiesconcerning the use of the international watercourse. fn addition, a body ofprinciples is evolving in inter-State relations concerning the development,
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a project focused on the Zambezi basin, involving several countries and international organizations. The language used suggests a focus on environmental management, ecology, and natural resources. The mention of specialized agencies, treaties, and principles in inter-State relations also implies a international cooperation and governance aspect.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade