- Policies and measures which might mitigate the impact of natural disasters; - Human resource development; - Policies and measures facilitating joint ventures and other forms of trade and economic co-operation to enhance the effective exploitation of IDCs' natural and other resources; - Assistance to IDCs in their preparation for the international development strategies for the fourth United Nations development decade. 53. In order to facilitate a review of developments in respect of IDCs, UNCTAD should convene periodic meetings of governmental experts and donors and organizations. The next such meeting should be held within four years. A/CONF.147/5 TD/B/AC.46/4 page 19 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CLOSING PLENARY MEETING A. Action by the Meeting 54. The Meeting adopted by consensus the "Challenges and Opportunities: A Strategic Framework" (see chapter II above), presented by the Chairperson, as well as the report in its entirety. 55. The Chairperson said that the Meeting of Governmental Experts of Island Developing Countries and Donor Countries a nd Organizations had during the past week held fruitful deliberations in a co-operative spirit. She thanked all delegations for the efforts they had made to reach a balanced document by consensus. In concluding, she expressed the hope that the document would form the basis for future follow-up action. 56. The Chief of the Special Programme for Least Developed, Land-locked and Island Developing Countries stated that UNCTAD would do its best to play its role in ensuring an effective implementation of the recommendations of the meeting. He also said that every effort would be made to keep the delegations to the United Nations both in Geneva and New York informed about the progress of work on behalf of the IDCs. 57. The representative of Jamaica commended the Chairperson for her skillful leadership in conducting this important meeting. He also thanked all other 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development of Island Developing Countries (IDCs) and the role of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in facilitating their development. It highlights the importance of policies and measures to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, human resource development, and joint ventures to enhance the effective exploitation of IDCs' natural and other resources.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade