text: measures hadtobeimplemented orstrengthened toimprove thesituation ofrural women. Special emphasis wasplaced ontheprovision ofmaternal andchildhealth, familyplanning, literacy andadulteducation, withaviewtoreleasing women's energyforproductive workandtotraining womentoperform tasksforhigherlevels ofproductivity andincome. 9.Inordertospreadawareness oftheneedsandpriorities ofruralwomenamong planners anddecision-makers andtoincrease theeffectiveness ofself-help initiatives, manyspeakers acknowledged theneedforstrengthening women's national machineries, voluntary associations, co-operatives andthelike.Special tribute waspaidbyseveral government representatives totheworkofthenon-governmental organizations. Theirrepresentativeness, commitment andflexibility were considered particularly usefulinpromoting theadvancement ofwomeninrural areas. Also,national andinternational organizations werecalled upontoprovide, interalia,technical assistance andfunding forruraldevelopment projects beneficial towomen.
analysis: The text focuses on improving the situation of rural women, specifically mentioning measures to enhance their maternal and child health, family planning, literacy, and adult education. It also highlights the importance of self-help initiatives, national machineries, and non-governmental organizations in promoting the advancement of women in rural areas. This suggests that the text is primarily concerned with the empowerment and development of rural women, particularly in the areas of health, education, and employment.