to resolving the crisis and that of the Heads of State of OAU, as shown by their decision to concentrate on that issue at its forthcoming twenty- first summit were sufficient proof of the serious attention African Governments and institutions were according the crisis, and indicated that - 60 - the world as a whole and the United Nations system in particular were supporting the African effort whole-heartedly. He was, however, critical that clear warnings of the apparent crisis had been ignored by the inter­ national community and by some African States. 241. He emphasized that new alliances were being formed between the international community and African Governments thrffiugh the provision of humanitarian relief and indicated the critical role of the United Nations in forging such alliances. He informed the Conference that the United Nations Secretary-General had appointed the UNDP Administrator as Director, and the Executive Secretary of ECA and the Under-Secretary-General for Special Political Questions as Deputy Directors to oversee the activities of the Office for Emergency Operations in Africa. 242. While remarkable efforts had been made in meeting the emergency requirements for 1985, there was still shortfalls in seeds, fertilizers and other agricultural inputs and he emphasized that the efforts of the Office for Emergency Operations in Africa and of the international community should extend to long-term programmes and assistance for eliminating the root causes of hunger and malnutrition, 243. He was particularly encouraged by the realism and constructive planning demonstrated by the Conference. 244. The observer for FAO read out a statement from the Director-General of FAO who pointed out that the events of the past three years had exposed with bitter sharpness the continent's extreme vulnerability to natural and economic shock. Although Africa was potentially rich in resources, food production and agriculture were not making the contribution required 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the humanitarian crisis in Africa, the efforts of international organizations and governments to address it, and the need for long-term solutions to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. While economic and agricultural development are mentioned, they are secondary to the focus on humanitarian aid and relief.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Agriculture, forestry and fishing