ITUrs regular budget a preparatory mission for an emergency plan and for theevaluation of mediun-term requirenents to improve the telecommunication services was studied. Two fellowships were also awarded for participation in meetings. 110. Under UNEsCors participation programme 0L241600 was approved tor L984/85 as of3 tvtay 1985. ll1. In 1985, UPU is funding l0 fellowships with a total value of S45,500, one consultancy mission valued at $24r500 and equipment valued at $50,850 funded by UNDP. In 1985 UPU, will provide three fellowships with a total value of $15,500 and two missions valued at $31,400 funded by UNDp. 112. wMO is undertaking a project on Strengthening of the agrometeorological andhydrological services funded by UNDP at a total cost of $I,289,000.A/40/43s Eng li sh Page 21 E. Comoros 113. The main areas of assistance to the Conoros by DTCD have been population and statist.ics, and water resources. In the field of population and statistics, the demographic analysis of the population census data has been carried out and the National Statistical Office has been strengthened by the establishment of basic economic statistics development, national accounts and training of personnel. Assi.stance in the field of water resources has been of special importance since it included exploration of possibilities of water development which would help in increasing rdater supplies capabilities of the islands. In 1984, the anount.of assiseance provided to the Comoros was about $400r000 under UNDP, UNFPA and other funds. ll4. ttNDP is currently supporting two projects as direct follow-up to the 1984 Comoros Round Table Conference. The first. project, Assistance in Prolect Preparation, estimated to cost $58r000, was neant to assist the Government in preparing bankable projects for submissi.on to donors and to arrange for in-country consultations at the sectoral and sub-sectoral levels wit,h various donors, with a view to identifying the projects for external support. As a result of the prolect,
**Analysis**
The text discusses the activities and projects undertaken by various international organizations, such as ITU, UNE, UPU, and UNDP, in the Comoros Islands. The projects focus on improving telecommunication services, strengthening national statistical offices, and developing water resources. These initiatives aim to enhance the country's economic and social development, which suggests that the category should be related to economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Transport and communication