decided to bring the following resolutions to the attention of the Economic and Social Council: resolutions 539 (XX), 554 (XX) and 558 (XX). A United Nations Trust Fund for African Development The Conference of Ministers, Recalling its full support for the establishment and strengthening of the United Nations Trust Fund for African Development for the benefit of African Governments and peoples, 8/ See resolution 553 (XX). - 10 - Having examined the report on pledges and payments by member States and the progress in project implementation and expenditure for the period 1983-1984, Having examined also the report on extrabudgetary resources required to implement the work programme for the period 1986-1987, Conscious of the severe economic and social crisis affecting the African region and the need for member States to apply the self-sufficiency policy adopted by the Commission, Noting with satisfaction the goodwill of African member States and non-African Governments as well as international financial institutions in contributing to the Fund, Recognizing the efforts by the Executive Secretary to dynamize the Fund and ensure the collection of pledged contributions, 1. Urges member States that have not yet done so to deposit their pledged contributions; 2. Requests the Executive Secretary to continue his efforts in negotiating, on behalf of member States, with developing and developed countries as well as international financial institutions which might contribute to the Fund; 3. Appeals to all United Nations Member States and international financial institutions to contribute generously to the United Nations Trust Fund for African Development in order to make available to the ECA secretariat the necessary extrabudgetary resources to enable it to implement the work programme adopted by its legislative organs. B Work programme and priorities of the Economic Commission for Africa, 1986-1987 The Conference of Ministers, 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the economic development of African countries, as it mentions a trust fund for African development, pledges and payments by member states, and the need for extrabudgetary resources to implement a work programme. The text also refers to a self-sufficiency policy adopted by the Commission, which suggests a focus on economic development and sustainability.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade