A new policy of decentralisation of activities is leading to a substantial strengthening of the field structure of the I.L.O. in Africa. The policy has been formulated in the light of the growing trend towards regional and subregional economic and social development, and the increase in I.L.O technical co-operation activity around the world. I.L.O.'s work has in fact shown its most noticeable expansion in the African region; in terms of expenditure, the region now claims the largest allocation—over 35 per cent, as against 27 per cent in 1952—of the Organisation's total resources for technical co-operation.