speeds of about 100 km per hour struck southern Maputo province cutting offelectricat suppty to the capital, adversely affecting water supplies, hospitals,industrial activities, port operations, irrigation schemes, communications andpublic services. 205. Ih spite of the difficulties confronting it, the Government is continuing on apragmatic approach to deal not only with the immediate crises but also to establisha basis for long-term development. In May 1984, an Economic Action Programme for 1984-1986 was prepared by the Government aimed primarily at increasing production and trade in the rural areas. Under this programme, more emphasis is to be given to supplying the smallholder family subsector with agricultural inputs and basic consumer goods. It is anticipated that the official prices for food and export crops will be increased. Complementary fiscal, credit, rrrage and price measures would deal with balance of payments and budgetary problems and the still largedeficits of state enterprises. Reference has already been made to the more recent austerity programme adopted by the Government. However, the ability of the Covernment to implement these policies of structural transformation is severely curtailed by the overwhelming need to devote time and resources to the morepressing problems of national security and emergencies. 2. Economic performance 206. Although there is limited reliable statistical data, all indications are thatrin 1983/84, the economy of Mozambique continued to deteriorate. Preliminary estimates of Global Social Product were 74 billion meticais,* a decrease of almost 5 per cent from the previous year. Per capita income was estimated at approximatety 0125 in 19831 given the above it can only have declined further in 1984. 207. while tax revenues have been increasing in recent years, primarily the resultof a revision in the tax system and better collection, the overall deterioration in
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic situation of Mozambique, specifically the challenges faced by the government in implementing economic policies due to natural disasters and the impact on various sectors such as agriculture, industry, and public services. The text also mentions the decline of the economy and the government's efforts to implement structural transformation policies.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry, Transport and communication, Agriculture