of Ehe Non-Proliferat.ion Trea Ey. 98- fhe Agency's functions in discharging its sEaEutory responsi bi li cies include the follo{ing: Co encouraEe and assist research on, and development and practical applicat.ion of, atomic energy for peaceful uses throughout the worldi to act as an inEerrnediary for services and suppliesi to nake provision for materials, eguipnent and facilities; Eo fosEer the exchange of scientific and technical infornaEioni to encourage the exchange and training of scieneisEs and experCs. 99. The Agency thus has broad possibilities for pronoting development, in accordance with the requests of it.s nenber States. l'or its promotional activities.the Agency has a eide-ranging Eecttnical assistance and co-operaeion programne for assistinq developing countries Eo build up the physical infrastructure and nanpotre r requi.red to utilize nuclear technol-oJy for boEh electric power generation and nuclear research, and also for applications in health, agriculture, hydrology and induslry. Within the frarnesork ot the programme th€ Agency provides, on request, expert services, equipnenE and naterials. and arranges training in nucLear science and EechnoLogy. The technical assistance progranrne specifically for developingcountries totalled nearly $33 ni.llion in 1984. 100. llith regard lo international trade. a Comnittee on Assurances ot Supply t,as established by the Agencyts Board of Governors in ,tune 1980 to consider and advise the Board on: (a) liays and means in shich supplies of nuclear naterial. equipnenE and technology and fuel cycle services can be assured on a more predictable and long-tern basis in accordance with nutually acceptable considerations of non-Proliferationi (b) The Agencyis role and responsibilities in rel.ati.on thereto. Initially,the Comnittee establ.ished tlro working groupsi worki.ng croup 1 consideredprinci.ples of international co-operalion in the field of nuclear energy in accordance oith the mandate of the ConniCCee on Assurances of Supply, and Working Group 2 considered energency and back-up nechanisrns. Subsequently, the Committee
**Analysis**
The text discusses the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) functions and activities, focusing on its role in promoting peaceful uses of atomic energy, providing technical assistance to developing countries, and ensuring the safe and secure supply of nuclear materials and technology. The text highlights the IAEA's efforts to support economic development, scientific research, and technological innovation in various fields, including energy, health, agriculture, and industry.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology