and the progress in project implementation and expenditure for the period 1983-1984, 10/ Having examined also the report on extrabudgetary resources required to implement the work programme for the period 1986-1987, Conscious of the severe economic and social crisis affecting the African region and the need for member States to apply the self-suffi­ ciency policy adopted by the Commission, Noting with satisfaction the goodwill of African member States and non-African Governments as well as international financial institutions in contributing to the Fund, Recognizing the efforts made by the Executive Secretary to dynamize the Fund and ensure the collection of pledged contributions, 1. Urges member States that have not yet done so to deposit their pledged contributions; 2. Requests the Executive Secretary to continue his efforts in negotiating, on behalf of member States, with developing and developed countries as well as international financial institutions which might contribute to the Fund; 3. Appeals to all United Nations Member States and international financial institutions to contribute generously to the United Nations Trust Fund for African Development in order to make available to the ECA secretariat the necessary extrabudgetary resources to enable it to implement the work programme adopted by its legislative organs. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 10/ Document E/ECA/CM.11/57. 11/ Document E/ECA/CM.11/58. - 92 - 540 (XX). African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development The Conference of Ministers, Considering the devastating impact of the prolonged drought on the economy of more than two-thirds of African countries, which has led to large-scale famine, hunger, starvation, disease and lingering death for millions of African people, Noting with concern that the process of desertification, accentuated by the drought, is progressing relentlessly from the Sudano-Sahelian arid lands into the sub-humid tropical countries in Africa at a steady pace to 7 to 3 kilometres per year, eating up millions of hectares of productive 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the African region's economic and social crisis, the need for self-sufficiency, and the impact of drought on the economy and people. It also mentions the need for international contributions to a trust fund and the importance of addressing desertification. These themes suggest a focus on economic development, humanitarian aid, and environmental issues.

**Category**
Economic development, Humanitarian aid and relief, Natural resources and environment