analysis, mineral exploration, reserve andgradeestimation, economic evaluation andbenefits; (j)Feasibility studies andinvestment promotion: technical feasibility and mineral marketing studies, preparation ofbankable documents forinvestment negotiations; (k)Establishment ofcomputerized documentation systems/data centres;1 -9-(b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 19.39 Whileinthepastmajorimportance wasassigned todiscovering mineral occurrences, themainelements ofthecourseofactiontobepursued duringthe 1990swouldbetosupport better management ofexisting resources. 19.40 Generally, activities include closeco-ordination oftechnical co-operation activities, research insupport ofsuchactivities, dissemination ofinformation on managerial, economic, technical andsocialprogress inallfieldswithinthe mineral resources sector, andprobably mostimportant, strengthening of institutions indeveloping countries andtraining ofpersonnel atalllevels. 19.41 Morespecifically, future programmes willaddress thesupply-demand balance formetals andminerals, theroleofminerals in_economic growth anddevelopment in developing countries, opportunities forinternational co-operation intheminerals field, problems ofrational management ofmineral resources, direct andefficient involvement ofcountries inallaspects ofresource development, andstrengthening ofindigenous capabilities toassureincreasing self-reliance ofthedeveloping countries. Activities willinclude: (a)Continuous monitoring ofconsumption, production, stocks, andpricesof themajormineral rawmaterials; (b)Assessments oflong-run trendsinmineral sector development (including investment, financing andutilization); (c)Systematic efforts toidentify emerging problem areasandissues involving minerals; (d)Identification ofthemacro-economic andinternational tradeimplications ofevolutionary changes andstructural shiftswithintheminerals sector; (e)Review andpreparation ofmineral policies andmining codesofdeveloping countries, assistance ininvestment andothercontract negotiations, financing arrangement, investment promotion andtraining incomputer-supported negotiation techniques; (f)Manpower development/training oftechnicians andprofessionals for mineral programmes inallareasofmineral development; (g)Detailed geochemical mapping; (h)Detailed ground andairborne geophysical surveys; (i)Preliminary feasibility studies: drilling, mineral sampling and analysis, mineral exploration, reserve andgradeestimation, economic evaluation andbenefits; (j)Feasibility studies andinvestment promotion: technical feasibility and mineral marketing studies, preparation ofbankable documents forinvestment negotiations; (k)Establishment ofcomputerized documentation systems/data centres;1 -9- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library(1)Mineral right/concession/title computerization; (m)Mineral development planning; (n)Non-metallic mineral andconstruction material evaluation anddevelopment; chemJ.'callaboratory andothersupportfacilities formineral(0)Ugrading exploration; (p)Reorganization, streamlining andrehabilitation ofgovernment mineral organizations andStateenterprise management; (q)Organization ofworkshops, seminars andsymposiums, asrequired; (r)Technical advice onsmall-scale mining(regulations, technical assistance) . SUBPROGRAMME 4.SURVEYING, MAPPING ANDINTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION INCARTOGRAPHY (a)Objectives 19.42 Thelegislative authority forthesubprogramme derives fromEconomic and SocialCouncil resolutions 131(VI),·715A(XXVII), 814(XXXI) and1989/116. 19.43Topographic basemapsandnautical andbathymetric chartsareneededprior toexploration andexploitation ofmineral andothernatural resources; theyare essential fortheinfrastructure ofanycountry andarecontinually usedalsoasa baseforstatistical andadministrative dataandforplanned urbandevelopment.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development and management of natural resources, particularly minerals and metals. It discusses the need for better management of existing resources, strengthening of institutions, and training of personnel in developing countries. The text also mentions the importance of topographic mapping and international cooperation in cartography, which suggests a connection to natural resources and the environment. Additionally, the text touches on economic development and international trade, as it mentions the need for mineral policies and mining codes, as well as the role of minerals in economic growth and development.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Economic development