the Conference of Ministers responsible for mineral resources development in Africa on the status of such recommendations; 5. Requests the Executive Secretary of ECA to take steps to ensure satisfactory implementation of this resolution and to convene in 1987 the third regional conference on mineral resources development and utilization in Africa, which will review the progress in the implementation of the Arusha and Lusaka recommendations on mineral resources development in the African region. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 543 (XX). Development-oriented social welfare policies and programmes on the situation of African migrant workers The Conference of Ministers, Aware of the serious consequences of the critical African socio- economic situation for the living conditions of the peoples of Africa, and for the funding and delivery of social services which are even more essential now than in previous periods of economic development, Reaffirming the essential role of social welfare in overall develop­ ment and in dealing with pressing issues arising notably from food shortages, - 98 - refugee and displaced person problems, the break-up of families, lack of adequate health and educational facilities, unemployment and under­ employment, urbanization, and high rates of population growth, Having considered the issue of African migrant workers and the impact it has on the socio-economic development of the sending and receiving countries, Noting that, since 1979, work has been in progress on an inter­ national convention on the protection of the rights of all migrant workers and their families, 1. Endorses the report of the fourth Conference of African Ministers of Social Affairs; 2. Urges all member States, particularly the least developed countries, to prepare for and arrange adequate representation at the Interregional Consultation on Developmental Social Welfare Policies and Programmes to be held in 1987; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution or decision made by a conference of African ministers, addressing issues related to economic development, social welfare, and labor migration. It mentions the implementation of previous recommendations on mineral resources development, as well as the preparation of development-oriented social welfare policies and programs. The text does not specifically address agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, humanitarian aid, culture, or science and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, Employment, Health