text: context of the country prograrnme of technical co-operatlon aPproved in 1982 by the Governing Council. During 1984, approximately $2.I million of IPF resources etere expended out of a total of $I1 million for the 1982-1986 period. Owing to the reduced leveI of the illustrative IPF, which reduced Programme flexibility, the policy of proiect cutbacks and deferrals continued' 212. In addition to IPF resources,92051000 was allocated from the Special Measures Fun<t for Least Developed Countries for programming during L984, and an additional amount of $86,000 for programming in 1985. Inputs to a number of rural r"ater supply schemes have also come from UNCDF in a total amount of $1.44 million. Guinea-Bissau was earmarked as one of the priorit,y recipients of resources from the liquidated Urrited Nations Emergency Operations Trust Fund in order to meet emergency rehabilitation and development needs stemning, inter alia, from the recent adverse climatic conditions and special development problems of the count.ry. Six projects have been approved for a total amount of $5301000. 213. UNFPA assistance to the national MCH/FP proqramme is mainly for training for medical and paramedical.personnel, and the provision of medicines and eQuipment. At the Governmentrs request, assistance will be extended for a further three years from 1985; two projects for this purpose were formulated in 1984. A complementary project in sex education was also developed. UNFPA wilt support demographic training for three national staff. It is expected that' upon completion of their studies, they will form the nucleus of a population unit in the l4inistry ofA/40/439 Enqlish Paqe 34 Planning. A joint UNFPA/Voluntary Fund for women mission went to Bissau to assess reguests for assistance submitted by the national organization for women and toformulate integrated Projects in famity life education, fanily health and home economics. Following discussion wit.h the Government, ttNFPA will organize a needs assessment mission in 1985.
analysis: The text discusses the allocation of resources and projects in Guinea-Bissau, focusing on health, education, and humanitarian aid. The mention of rural water supply schemes, medical and paramedical personnel training, and population unit development suggests a strong emphasis on health and education. The involvement of UNFPA and UNCDF also implies a humanitarian aid and relief aspect.