each nation or group of nations in achieving common objectives. 272. The observer for the African Regional Centre for Engineering Design and Manufacturing (ARCEDEM) reported that four of its buildings were nearing completion and thanked the 23 States members, the host Government of Nigeria, the Governments of India and Hungary, the Arab Eank, ECA, UNDP, UNIDO and UNESCO for their continued support. 273. pje appealed for support for the Centre's consultancy and management services, including the promotion of consultancy capabilities, and invited nominations for the fourth training course commencing in August 1985 and for the vacant senior post at the Centre. 274. Finally, he appealed to States not members of ARCEDEM to join the Centre. 275. The Chairperson of the Africa Regional Co-ordinating Committee for the Integration of Women in Development (ARCC) expressed the satisfaction of African women that States and the African community had been involved in the integration of women in development. 276. The high level of participation in the sixth meeting of ARCC was proof of the increasing determination of African countries to contribute to the upkeep of machinery established in Africa to promote the welfare of African women. Despite the inadequate results of the United Nations Decade for Women in some areas of the world, ARCC was proud to report that Africans were becoming more aware of the problems of integrating women into development and that Governments were mobilizing financial and human resources for women's programmes. Also member States, in co-operation with the ECA secretariat and other organizations, had initiated dynamic action. J J - 67 - 277. She called on African Governments to ensure that the Nairobi Conference in July 1985 would be well attended by African women. 278. In conclusion, she stated that African women were aware that the present situation in Africa was serious; African Governments could count 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the progress and goals of various regional centers and committees focused on development, particularly in Africa. It mentions specific organizations and initiatives aimed at promoting engineering design and manufacturing, women's integration in development, and education. The tone is formal and official, suggesting that the text is a report or statement from a meeting or conference.

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Education, Industry, Employment