1. The United Nations Developrnent Programme (UNDP) launched its assistance progrannes in the early 1970s. As conpared to the IPF (indicative planning figure) resources allocated under the first country programne (L972-L9761, the IPF resources under the current prograrnming cycle (1982-1985) have increased four times to nearly $I2.7 million. In addition, a nu$ber of other UNDP-managed programne funds have contributed to the country's development. Moreover, the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (ttNf'PA) and the world Food Programme (wFP) have provided substantial assistance. 2. The projected wFP food aid in 1985 is shown in the following table. Table I Projected nFP food aid in 1985 (Tonnes) Project and sector hlheat, flourDrY skim Rice milkSugar Corn Oil Vulnerable groups Pr imary-school f eeding EducationL 275 a/ 300 b/119. 5 275300 rl440 40 72.4 ':_': Total I 575 4L4394.5 L25 93.4 e/ Used in school canteens to provide snacks. p/ Final delivery of wheat flour supply, totalling 3r750 tonnes, to provide counterpart funds for the construction of schools. Thirteen schools have been built or reconstructed under this project. 3. Equatorial Guinea became a member of the Internatlonal ltonetary Fund (IMF) in 1969 and the world Bank in 1970. IlttF has provided bridging capital assistance and operational experts to strengthen the countryrs financial institutions. A number of World Bank/IDA (International Developnent Assistance) loans are being utilized or have been allocated for agriculture, particularly for cocoa Product.ion'oil exploration and for technical assistance. RecentIy, an agreemenl nas reached with the world Bank for a loan of $3 million in 1985 and another loan of $3 nillion in 1986 to finance imports considered essential for the rehabilitation of the national economy (not shown in table 2). /...A/40/430 Eng 1i sh Page 2l 4. The ltorld Health Organization (tlHO) maintains an office in Malabo and is
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the economic development of Equatorial Guinea, specifically the country's relationships with international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. The text also mentions specific projects and programs related to food aid, agriculture, and education, which suggests that economic development is the primary focus.

**Category**
Economic development, Health, Education