to continue this process of review and adjustment but clearly will requireint'ernational assista.nce, both technical and financial, if it is to be successful in its efforts. Assistance to the agricultural export sector is essenLial if thecountry is to achieve a position where it can earn the foreign exchange necessary to finance its own growth. But such assistance should not be to the detriment ofthe egually urgent support needed for increasing domestic food consumption. 50. Over the past few years, the Government has presented to the international community a wide range of projects covering all areas of development needs. Therehas been a tendency on the part of both Government and the donor comnunity to embark on new projects rather t,han to implement effectively existing programmes orto enhance the utilization of existing facilities. The current effort to formulatea comPrehensive development strategy should alleviate this situation. In additionto supporting this general approach, the donor corununity is urged to consider waysto improve and utilize existing infrastructure more effectively. 51. The mission rdas impressed by the seriousness of purpose evidenced by the Government, of Eguatorial Guinea. In spite of the serious difficulties and risksinvolved, it has enbarked on a process which in time should provide the basis forself-sustained growth. The mission lras eoually impressed by the spirit of goodwill expressed by representatives of the donor community which includes a wide varietyof differing ideologies. Economic and technical co-operation by developingcountries is an important part of this picture. The country faces a difficutttransition period. The Government expressed its appreciation for t,he generous assistance which has been provided over t,he last few years and urged that this assist,ance be continued and, if possible, enhanced in order to support its effort-sto deal with its immediate and more long-term problems.A/40/430 Eng 1i sh Page 20 APPBNDIX I International assi stance A. Assist,ance provided by the orqanizations and aqencies of the United Nations svstem
**Analysis**
The text discusses the need for international assistance to support the economic development of a country, specifically in the areas of agriculture, infrastructure, and finance. The country is seeking to achieve self-sustained growth and is looking for international cooperation to help it overcome its development challenges.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, forestry and fishing, International trade