as one of the keys to economic development. It is aware of the climatic and technical, as well as financia!, constraints which may hamper the development of that industry. It conaiders it essential to appeal to enterprises and to make use of local labour and materials in the Territory as often as possible. To that end, it considera it necessary to encourage, in particular, the training of a specialized labour force. 42. ·In the area of the electrical power supply, the council is concerned that output falla short of needs. It notes that there are technical problema in Saipan and the Northern Mariana Islands and in Palau, which is also beset by financia! problema. 43. The Council requests the Administerin9 Authority to study this question very closely. The Council considera in fact that, while as solutions are being sought to the present technical problems, especially in the area of reliability, it is aleo necessary to continue research and development with regard to renewable sources of energy. 5. Tourism 44. The Council recalls the key role of tourism in the development of the Territory•a economy. 45. The Council recalls, as in the previous year, that the development of tourism must be based on careful planning in order to ensure that its growth is in harmony with the economic progress of the Territory, particularly with regard to infrastructure and land development, and in keeping with local tradition s. 46. The Council notes with satisfaction the construction of hotels in Palau, the Northern Mariana Islands Kosrae, Majuro and Pohnpei, parallel to the necessary progresa made with regar~ to airport infrastructure. Such construction can only be encouraged, in view of the increased nwnbers of tourists: 131,800 in the ~orthern Mariana Islands, 2,500 in the Marshall Islands, 6,100 in Palau and 10,000 in the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development of the economy in the Pacific region, specifically the Mariana Islands, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. The author highlights the importance of economic development, industry, tourism, and infrastructure development, which suggests that the main focus is on economic growth. The text also touches on the constraints and challenges faced by the region, such as technical and financial problems, which are typical concerns in the context of economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry