ensure that the posts of Directors of the MULPOCs are promptly and expeditiously filled; 2. Further requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the Directors of the MULPOCs are nationals of the member States of the respective MULPOCs; 3. Requests the Executive Secretary of ECA to enter into the usual consultations with the member States concerned when nominating a candidate for the post of Director of MULPOC; 4. Requests the Executive Secretary to provide these Centres with more resources so that they can become more operational; 5. Requests the Executive Secretary to report to the respective MULPOCs at their next annual sessions. 241st meeting, 29 April 1985. 553 (XX). Introduction of Portuguese as one of the official working languages of the Economic Commission for Africa The Conference of Ministers, Bearing in mind resolution CM/Res.931 (XL) adopted by the fortieth ordinary session of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity on the adoption of Portuguese as a working language of the Organization, Considering the number of ECA member States and the growing numbers of people in those countries that use Portuguese as an official working language, Noting that basic economic, social and cultural development in any country depends on the transmission of technical and scientific information through the medium of language, - 115 - Recognizing that the question of the Portuguese language has been the subject of discussion and concern by the Heads of State and Government of five countries that officially use Portuguese at various summit meetings conducted within Africa, Realizing that the people of those countries do not derive maximum benefit from the technical assistance, professional training, seminars and other activities that might facilitate their integration into the social and economic programmes being carried at the subregional and regional levels because of language difficulties, 1, Recommends that the Portuguese language should be adopted as 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the organization and functioning of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its relation to the Organization of African Unity. It touches on the theme of language and its impact on economic, social, and cultural development, as well as the need for technical assistance and professional training. While there is no direct mention of economic development or industry, the text seems to be focused on the broader context of development and the role of language in facilitating it.

**Category**
Education, International trade