298. The Council notes with satisfaction that marked progress has been made in the development of small-scale industries and handicrafts. It notes that the private sector is developing as a result of the establishment of small enterprises and service companies, The Council wishes to encourage the Administering Authority to continue its aid and assistance for the development of local industry. ,’ 299. The Council emphasizes once ‘again the importance of the construction industry as one of the keys to economic development. It is aware of the climatic and technical, as well as financial, constraints which may hamper the development of that industry. It considers it essential to make use of local companies and of workers and materials’ from the Territory as often as possible. To that end, it considers it necessary to encourage, in particular, the training of a specialized labour force. , -41- 300. In the area of the electrical power Supply, the Council is concerned that output falls short of needs. It notes that there are technical problems in Saipan and the Northern Mariana Islands and in Palau, which is also beset by financial problems. 301. The Council recwests the Administering Authority to Study this C?UeStiOn very closely. The Council considers that, while solutions are being sought to the Present technical problems, especially in the area of reliability, it is also neCeSsary to continue research and development with regard to renewable sources of energy. 5. Tourism 302. The Council recalls the key role of tourism in the development of the Territory's economy. 303. The Council recalls, as in the previous yearr that the development of tourism must be based on careful planning in arder 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 traditions. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses various aspects of the economic development of a territory, including the development of small-scale industries, handicrafts, and construction industry, as well as the importance of tourism and electrical power supply. It also touches on the need for careful planning and research and development in these areas. These themes suggest that the category is likely to be related to economic development, industry, and science and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry, Science and technology