with nationaL Governftentsr non-gover nmental organizaeions and research institutes while close co-operation has cbntinued irith other United Nations agencies and regional commissions. Emphasis has been placed on strengthening both governmental and non-governmen ta I institutional capacities Co ensure an appropriate response to the needs of the growing number and proportion of old persons. with three years experience in funding technical assistance activities in the field of aging' a variety of institutional and technical approaches have been developed during this time to improve its effectiveness.A/40 /7L4 EngIish Page 9 30. fn the lmplementation of the Vienna fnternational PIan of Action, priority has been given to the least developed countries, as well as to naeional projects proposed for execution by national Governments and non-gover nmental organizations. Support has been given to innovative and experimental projects nith high potentialfor mulllplier effects. Institution building at the poLicy level, the advocacy leve1 and the operational level have been emphasized as qell as the training of flEnager s ln these areas. 31. Despite the llmlted resources of the Fund, efforts have been made to findcatalytic projects rrhich might not ordinarily recelve funding from conventional sources and which can be expected to yield manifold benefits for the aging. Unfortunately, contributions to the Fund have declined drastically in the last three years. In 1982 and 1983 contributions received by the Fund totalled $US 288,174 and 46.102 respectively. In 1984 however, contributions recelvedtotalled $39,110 and, as at 31 July 1985, only $1,000 had been received for thisyear. The stalement of income and expenditure for the l2-month period ended3l Deceober 1984 and the stalement of assets and liabilities as at 3l Decenber 1984 are contained in the annex to the present reporE,
**Analysis**
The text discusses the implementation of the Vienna International Plan of Action on aging, focusing on strengthening institutional capacities, providing technical assistance, and supporting innovative projects. It also mentions the financial situation of the Fund, which has been affected by declining contributions. Given the focus on aging and institutional development, it appears to be related to the field of social development, particularly in the area of healthcare and social services.

**Category**
Health, Employment