an official working language of ECA; 2. Requests the General Assembly, through the Economic and Social Council, to make the necessary arrangements. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 554 (XX). Work programme and priorities of the Economic Commission for Africa, 1986-1987 The Conference of Ministers, Recalling ECA resolution 508 (XIX) of 26 May 1984 on the Biennial Report of the Executive Secretary, Having focused its deliberations at its present session, from 25 to 29 April 1985, on the economic issues coming before the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity at its twenty-first summit in July 1985 which is to be devoted mainly to economic matters, and made recommendations and proposals for follow-up and monitor­ ing for consideration by the seven-State Committee appointed to prepare for that summit, Having examined the preliminary report on the implementation of the work programme and priorities of the Commission for the biennium 1984- 1985, Having examined also the proposals for the work programme and priorities of the Commission for the biennium 1986-1987 which, it under­ stands, are to be examined by the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination at its twenty-fifth session in New York, from 29 April to 31 May 1985, Convinced that the programme, if approved by the General Assembly and implemented by the Commission, will go a long way towards solving African economic and social problems, - 116 - 1. Takes note of the preliminary report on the implementation of the work programme and priorities for the biennium 1984-1985; 2. Endorses the proposals for the work programme and priorities of the Commission for the biennium 1986-1987; 3. Calls upon the African members of the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination to support these proposals at the twenty-fifth session of that Committee; 4. Urges the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination: 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the work program and priorities of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) for the biennium 1986-1987, focusing on economic issues and development in Africa. The language used suggests a focus on macro-level economic issues, such as economic problems, economic matters, and economic development, rather than specific sectors like agriculture or industry.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade