essentiaf to individual sel f -irnprovernent and to the economic, social, political and culturaf progress of our peoples; 34, ao study the various nechanisms for external co-operation and other initiatives, particularfy the initiatives set out in the report of the International Conmission for Cenlral American Recovery and Development, known as the Saaford Commission, in old.er Eo co-ordinate and make optinum use of such external co-operation in view of regional needst 35. To overhaul and nodernize the public sector, taking austerity and efficiency as basic criteria, so that the State can become more effective, flexible and concerned as much !.ith facilitating and stimulating the activities of econonic agents as with the provision of adequate public services; The production sector, in its broadest sense, is destined to play the central role in the transformation of the econonies arld in the reqional, econonic integration process i 36. To pronote the developnent of the human resources of the region, Firm1y couvinced that peace is inseparable fron sociaL justice and that fufl democracy cannot be consolidated in Central Arnerica so long as hunger and poverty exist, we undertake to promote development lrhich, today, is the new nat e of peace, The best guarantee of peaceful and productive coexistence fies in irnproving health, protecting children and intensifying and expanding the intellectual, moral andA/44/958 English Page8 Toinvite lDBandaCrEtopromote incountries friendly toCentral America efforts tosecure co-financing tocomplement thefinancing ofspecific projects whicharereceiving assistance fromthoseinstitutions. Theyalsoagreetoappeal tothosenations toassist asmuchaspossible withsuchindividual requests orto establish global co-financing fundsearmarked fortheregion; 30.Topromote, atthenational andregional levels, theacceleration ofthe reconstruction andtransformation ofproductive andtechnological structures of Central American countries asabasisfortheefficient anddynamic reintegration oftheregioninworldtrade, whichwillthenbringaboutthesocial well-being of ourpeoples; 31.Togivepriority totheestablishment ofCentral American mechanisms forthe protection oftheregion's ecosystems andtosupport national efforts, withspecial emphasis onnon-renewable resources, soils~ forests andwaters. Theyagreeto reiterate theirsupport fortheworkdonebytheCentral American Commission on Environment andDevelopment andtoappeal totheinternational community toprovide
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a regional development plan for Central America, focusing on economic, social, and environmental aspects. It emphasizes the importance of individual self-improvement, economic growth, and sustainable development. The document highlights the need for cooperation among countries, the modernization of the public sector, and the promotion of human resources, industries, and environmental protection.

**Category**
Economic development, Natural resources and environment, International trade, Education, Employment, Health