elaboration ofanenergydatabank. 20.19 Theobjectives are(a)toassure aflowofuniversally accessible competent analyses ofthecurrent andprojected balance between global energy supply and demand, whichcanbeusedasanobjective basisinaddressing energyissuesatboth thenational andinternational levels and(b)tostrengthen theability ofnational andinternational policy makers concerned toanticipate global energytrends, thereby reducing someoftheuncertainty involved informulating energyplans, programmes andpolicies. (b)Course'of actionoftheSecretariat 20.20 Aseriesofmutually reinforcing linesofanalysis onenergy supplywillbe pursued. Examination ofprospects ofrenewable energysources willcomplement a setofstudies addressed atdelineating supply-time profiles forexhaustible energy sources. Thosestudies willanalyse the'long-run supplye1asticities ofsuchfuels withrespect totechnological, economic, environmental andpolicyfactors. They willalsopinpoint potential bottle-necks inthedevelopment ofenergyresources, suchasproblems intechnology transfer andinsufficiency ofcapital flowsto developing countries, andwillidentify remedial measures. 20.21 Theplanning options onthedemandsideoftheenergybalance willbe significantly extended through aseriesofstUdies focusing onpossible future patterns ofenergy consumption. Prospects forfurther declines intheenergy intensiveness ofaggregate production indeveloped anddeveloping countries willbe analysed. Inthatregard, particular emphasis willbegiventoenergyefficiency andconservation. -6- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library20.22Research andanalysis onthoselonger-run phenomena willbesupplemented by continuous monitoring oftheprevailing energy supply-demand balance. The decision-making ability ofpolicy makers andotherconcerned bodieswillbe strengthened bytheincreased availability oftimelyinformation oncurrent developments andemerging problems. Considerable useofenergy modelsofvarying degrees ofgenerality isforeseen. Useofthosemodels andothertypesof analytical workwillbefacilitated bythecompletion oftheenergydata-bank mentioned above. 20.23Results willbemadeavailable tointergovernmental bodies andGovernments through threeclasses ofreports: documents requested byintergovernmental bodies, technical reports forgeneral distribution andsections ofbroader reports onworld development matters. Evaluation oftheresults ofthesubprogramme willbeonthe basisoftheusefulness ofthevarious studies anddocuments provided to intergovernmental bodies, Governments andenergyinstitutions. SUBPROGRAMME 2.PROMOTION OFENERGY EXPLORATION ANDDEVELOPMENT INDEVELOPING COUNTRIES (a)Objectives 20.24 Thelegislative authority derives fromGeneral Assembly resolutions 40/208 and43/193. 20.25 Therearegapsbetween investment requirements andfinancing availability in developing countries, whichcanbereduced byappropriate action aimedtowards achieving greater understanding andharmonization ofinterests between such countries, financial institutions andforeign investors. 20.26 Theobjective ofthesubprogramme willbetofostertheacceleration of energyexploration anddevelopment, particularly inenergydeficient developing countries, andtodefine andsubsequently elaborate aprogramme ofaction aimedat improving theeffectiveness ofnational policies andbilateral andmultilateral programmes intheexploration anddevelopment ofenergyresources. (b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 20.27Secretariat actionwillfocusonidentifying gapsbetween investment requirements andfinancing availability andbringing thesetotheattention ofthe relevant intergovernmental bodies. Research andanalytical studies onthe exploration anddevelopment ofenergyresources indeveloping countries,
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development of energy resources and infrastructure, with a focus on providing timely and accurate information to policymakers and stakeholders. The language used is technical and policy-oriented, suggesting that the text is part of a larger framework for international cooperation on energy issues. The text also touches on issues of economic development, investment, and financing, which suggests that the category should encompass both economic development and natural resources and environment.

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