has also plummeted at an average of 2.6 per cent per year over the last 7 years in a row. That means that a consideration of African realities and the implementation of adjustment policies is one of the prerequisites for African viability, along with the assurance that there will be no dichotomy between development and adjustment. The human dimension is the corner-stone of any development undertaking, which must rest on a just distribution of advantages among peoples. Because - and we emphasize this - any development programme that tends to marginalize the people is likely to be compromised in the long run, particularly when it affects the most vulnerable. That is why the African Alternative Framework to Structural Adjustment Programmes, adopted in April 1989, reflects the determination of Africans to define the modalities of an adjustment that will enable them to base their growth on sound Premises and to work with full awareness towards their future. The Government of the Republic of Guinea endorses the ideas brought forth at the Ninth Summit Meeting of the countries of the Non-Aligned Movement at Belgrade RM/2 A/S-18/PV. 9 4 (Mr. Sanoussi, Guinea ) regarding the establishment of an international framework for resuming growth and development in the firm belief that giving concrete and tangible expression to that idea dovetails directly with work linked to the international development strategy and the current special session. We must never lose sight of the fact that restarting economic growth depends on strengthening international economic co-operation in an evermore interdependent world. Mr country for its part is determined to pursue the task of structural adjustment begun in 1986 and to do so with the help of the international community and all people of goodwill who wish to join with us in promoting a policy of structural adjustment in the well-understood best interests of every strata of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing economic development in Africa, specifically the challenges and prerequisites for structural adjustment programs to achieve sustainable growth. It highlights the importance of considering African realities, ensuring a just distribution of advantages, and strengthening international economic cooperation. The text also mentions the African Alternative Framework to Structural Adjustment Programmes, which further supports the categorization under economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade