proposing elimination of the programme but wished to know whether measures had been considered for increasing its effectiveness from the economic pqint of view. As the programme had developed so far, the cost per trainee was excessive. ' 28. Mr. GARRIDO (Philippines) asked what the increase of $4,000 in the estimate for ESCAP (A/38/6, para. 28J.37) was for. 29. Mr. FORAN (Controller) replied that the explanation could be found in paragraph 28J.40 and Table 28J.2l of the proposed budget. 30. Mr. LAHLOU (Morocco) asked, in connection with word processing equipment, what the situation was in the language services: which language units already had such equipment and in whiGh units was its installation planned. 31. Mr. FORAN (Controller) said that at present such equipment was being used in the Spanish, French and English typing units. Work was proceeding with the supplier in connection wit-h word processing equipment in Arabic, Chinese and Russian, and appropriate keyboards for those languages were being prepared. The work was quite advanced, so that the equipment could start to be used in the not too distant future. 32. Mr. LAHLOU (Morocco) said that, in view of the fact that there was strong competition in that field and the quality of equipment varied depending on the manufacture, he would like to know whether the Secretariat planned to deal with a single manufacturer or whether, on the contrary, it was going to engage in a selection process in the market to find the one that could best serve the interests of the Organization. 33. Mr. FORAN (Controller) said that more information would be available when the Committee examined Section 29 of the proposed budget; it would then be possible to supply more details concerning the introduction of word processing in other languages. Section 28K. Miscellaneous expenses 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the budget and operations of a program or organization, specifically inquiring about the cost-effectiveness and plans for word processing equipment. The mention of "trainee" and "language services" suggests a focus on education or training, while the mention of "budget" and "Controller" implies a bureaucratic or administrative context.

**Category**
Education, Administration