text: CFAF 10 million, with a third of that amount to be allocated to women's programmes and two thirds to the activities of the Yaounde MULPOC. 295. The representative of Nigeria announced a contribution of $US 150,000; half of that amount was to be devoted to agricultural and water projects in the Niamey MULPOC region. - 70 - 296. The representative of the Congo announced a contribution of $US 60,000 for priority projects in the Yaounde MULPOC. 297. The representative of India referred to the support his country gave to ECA projects amongst which were ARCEDEM and the proposed centre for rural technology to be set up at Dakar. The Government of India was willing to sponsor a project to promote small-scale industries in Africa through preparatory missions, seminars and workshops and study tours in India, the cost of which had been estimated by ECA at approximately $US 400,000. His country would also put 25 scholarships at the disposal of ECA, which would co-ordinate nominations for studies in India amongst its member States. 298. The representative of Botswana announced that his country would contribute $US 12,000 to the Fund. 299. The representative of Togo announced a contribution of $10,000. 300. The representative of Sierra Leone announced a contribution of $US 10,000. 301. The representative of Guinea-Bissau announced a contribution of PG 100,000 (Guinea-Bissau pesos). 302. The representative of ADB informed the Conference that, exceptionally, the Bank would examine, in conjunction with the ECA secretariat, eight projects mentioned in the report (E/ECA/CZi.11/53) relating to food and agri­ culture, water, post-harvest technology, development and extension of intra-African trade, the establishment of an early warning system and drought problems. 303. The representative of Benin informed the Conference that his country would announce its contribution once it had been assured that its previous 
analysis: The text discusses financial contributions and projects related to economic development, agriculture, and technology in African countries. The focus is on funding and support for various initiatives and programs, suggesting a strong connection to economic development and international cooperation.