mass organizations, traditional associations for the oenefit of rural women: agricultural, production, marketing and mLltipurpose co-operatives. Agricultural credit facilities must be developed and made accessible to women, through notably such organisms as People's Banks and Funds. It is moreover necessary to improve rural infrastructure namely: rural roads, water suprly, health facilities, and markets. There is also need to insti:ute legal measures to improve the legal and social status of won~n notably in respect of access to land, inheritance rights and e~Jal oppor­ tunity for emFloyment and renumeration. Producer pric~ policies and marketing networks should be reviewed particularl ' for food in order to ensure better incomes for producers of both sexes and to encourage them improve their production. 53. Research on and the collection and analysis of data on women's contribution to the economy in general and th~ agricul­ tural sector in particular as well as the disseminatiJn of such data must be developed known and no plan or development programme can really take account of these essential parameter:> if it is not built on precise information. The evaluation of prJjects and programmes concerning women must be given particular attention and must be disseminated as widely as possible. 54. Finally rural women must take part in the decision making process. They must have a say in the distributio~ of work, resources, incomes and expenditures. To this end, they must be encouraged to come together and participate actively in rural or­ ganizations and institutions. National machineries for the in­ tegration of women in the development process such as ministries, national commissions, associations and unions have a crucial role to play in the training and mobilization of rural women. Rural development and integration of women in the process will remain at the theoretical level and will not be carried out if women 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of improving the economic and social status of rural women, particularly in the agricultural sector. It emphasizes the need for access to credit, infrastructure, and education, as well as the importance of data collection and evaluation. The text also highlights the need for rural women to participate in decision-making processes and have a say in the distribution of work, resources, and incomes. Based on this analysis, it is likely that the text falls under the categories related to economic development, agriculture, and employment.

**Category**
Economic development, Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Employment