stability andeffectiveness ofthesystem. Theprinciple ofnon-reciprocity hasbeencomplied withundermostschemes, thoughrecently reciprocity has become an overtfeature ofsomeschemes asacondition ofthecontinuation of GSPbenefits. 29.TheCommittee agreedthatpreference-giving countries shouldinthe maintenance, operation andimprovement oftheirautonomous GSPschemes strictly complywiththemultilaterally agreedprinciples relating totheir generalized, non-discriminatory andnon-reciprocal character. Italsoinvited preference-giving countries toconsider improving theirautonomous GSPschemes bysimplification, greater transparency andstability. TheCommittee finally recommended thatspecial consideration begiventoproducts ofexportinterest totheleastdeveloped countries andaddressed theissueofimproving the effectiveness oftheUNCTADTechnical Co-operation Programme ontheGSP, including aninvitation toUNDPandindividual countries toconsider providing resources insupport oftheProgramme. Acomprehensive reviewofthesystem's seconddecadewilltakeplacein1990(UNCTAD Bulletin No. 2S2 - May1989). Ill.INDUSTRIALISATION A.UNCTAD: economic co-operation andintegration amongdeveloping countries 30.Inaccordance withtheworkprogramme approved bytheUNCTADCommittee on Economic Co-operation amongDeveloping Countries theUNCTADSecretariat has prepared apublication entitled "Economic Cooperation andIntegration among Developing Countries: Compilation ofthePrincipal LegalInstruments". This compilation reproduces themainlegalinstruments governing thevarious economic andintegration groupings andarrangements amongdeveloping countries. TheLatinAmerican regioncomprises fourvolumes (TD/B/C.7/S1(Part I)/Add.l. (Vols.I,11andIIIandIV»;theAfrican regionfivevolumes (TD/B/C.7/S1(Part 1I)/Add.l (Vols.I,ll/A, II/B,IVandV»andtheAsianand Pacific regiononevolume(TD/B/C.7/S1(Part III)/Add.l (Vol.I». Inaddition, thecompilation includes adraftmodelbilateral agreement prepared onthe basisofthecompiled agreements. TheUNCTADSecretariat ispreparing the meeting ofthecoordination comittee charged withthepreparation ofthefirst regional conference ofAfrican trading entreprises, tobeheldinApril1990. B.UNIDO: systemofconsultations 31.Areporton"Tradeandtrade-related aspects ofindustrial collaboration attheenterprise level"(1D/B/348) wassubmitted totheIndustrial Development Board-thegoverning bodyofUNIDO-atitsnineteenth session.A/CN.9/336 English Page18 Inaccordance withtherecommendations oftheIndustrial Development Board, UNIDOhasevolved asetoflegalmaterials, including modelcontracts and clauses, guidelines andchecklists forcontractual arrangements, according to therequirements ofeachofthethirteen industrial sectors servedbythe systemofconsultations. 32.Inaddition UNIDOiscarrying outastudyoftrendsininternational product standards andtheimplication forregional co-operation among developing countries. Thestudyreviews thedefinitions andnatureof technical standards, theirbenefits andcosts,thestandardization processes indeveloped countries, international standardization, thewayinwhich standards influence markets, regional standards fordeveloping countries and themainissuesinstandardization fordeveloping countries. C.UNCTAD: tradeinservices 33.TheUNCTADSecretariat hasprepared astudyonissuesraisedinthe context oftradeinservices (TD/B/l197). Thestudyconcentrates on:(a) definitional issues, (b)tradeinservices anddevelopment, and(c)theissues raisedbyproposals foranincreased liberalization oftradeinservices focusing upon:(i)thetechniques andmodalities envisaged toachieve such liberalization, (ii)theexpected benefits ofliberalization oftradein services, including benefits intermsofexpanded tradeinservices and economic growth; and(iii)thecontribution oftradeinservices tothe development ofthedeveloping countries. D.Guides andguidelines 1.UNIDO: guidetoinvestors 34.UNIDOisupdating andrevising itsbooklets called"investor's guides" reported oninA/CN.9/324, para.38.Thebooklets aredesigned tomeetthe special information needsofapotential investor interested ininvestment
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing various aspects of international trade, economic cooperation, and development, with a focus on the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The topics covered include generalized system of preferences, industrialization, trade in services, and guidelines for investors.

**Category**
International trade, Industry