text: (a) Credit; channelled through the National Development Bank in direct support of the regional credit line; (b) Technical assistance: it was previously rather ineffective on account of the poor calibre of personnel at the regional and/or zonal level, lack of an organized technical assistance strategy, scattered producers throughout areas where access is difficult and scant links between specialists and producers; (c) Supply: Technical Materials Supply (ATM) provided support for the three lines of action at the national level: it comprised the supply of seeds and distribution of tools and/or implements, as well as of some chemicals for agricultural use and spare parts; (d) Training: this allowed a number of activities including courses and seminars, workshops and national meetings to be carried out to ascertain the levels of training of PMPA specialists and at the same time draw up technical guidelines to improve technical assistance to producers. 25. It should be stressed that PMPA is financed by external funds from non-governmental organizations and friendly Governments. 26. Between 1984, when PMPA's operational activities began, and 1989, the international community considerably increased its support in providing financial and material resources for productive activities by means of donations with which the following equipment was acquired; 180 irrigation units, 6 agricultural machines (tractors).E/1986/3/Add.l5 page 22 E/1986/3/Add.l5 page 23 25 vehicles, 39 motorcycles, 12 marine engines, 60 dwellings. Others (tools, seeds, training, teaching and outreach material, etc.). Development of production and popular participation 27. As a result of the support received between 1984 and 1988, PAN considerably increased participation in production both in terms of area and the number of kitchen gardens as indicated below. Number of kitchen gardens and area under cultivation Category */ 1984 1988 Absolute variation No. Area No. Area Regional 17 239 54 1 978 37 1 739
analysis: The text appears to be discussing a program aimed at promoting agricultural production and rural development in a specific region. The program involves various components such as credit, technical assistance, supply of materials, and training. The text also mentions the acquisition of equipment and infrastructure to support agricultural activities. The overall goal of the program seems to be to increase production and participation in agriculture, particularly among small-scale producers.