products to South Atflca. B. Measures at the natlonal level 1. Prohibition ot investments in South Atrica and Namibla 8. In 1979 the Swedish Government intr.duced leqislation prohrbltinq the new estahlishment ot Swedish-dominated companies in South Africa and Namibia as well as the expansion ot the business actlvlties ot Swedish companies already enqaqed In south Atr ica. This leqlslation was preceded by neqotiations with Swedish companies to limit their activltles in South Atrica. It was replaced in 1985 by a new act prohibitinq inter alla loans and credits, tinancial transactions and tinancial leasinq to South Atrica. Furthermore, a Swedish company operatinq d business in South Atrica and Namibia must annually submit a plan on its investments as well as a report on the development of its business activities. The report must Inter alla contain information on waqes and conditions ot employment. Assiqnments or leases at patents or manutacturinq r iqhts must be announced. MoreoJer, the Government was authorized to introduce leqislation prohihitinq the transter of technoloqy to South AEr ica. The Swedish Board ot Commerce was appointed controller of the observance ot the act. -29- 2. Arms embarqo against South Africa 9. Sweden had already applied an arms embarqo aqainet South Africa before the Security Council declslon to do so in 1977. Followinq that decision, leqislation was passed in the same yegt prohibitinq exports of arms and related material. In April 1985 the leqislatlon was extended to cover also exports ot data processin eaulpment and related software and cross-country vehicles and fuel for such vehicles. 10. In November 1983 the Swedish Government passed leqislatnon prohibitinq imports of arms and related material from South Atrica. 3. Public procurement of qoode from South Atr ica 11. In May 1985 the Swedish Government recomended to public authorities and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing measures taken by the Swedish government to restrict economic relations with South Africa and Namibia, likely in response to the apartheid regime. The measures involve restrictions on investments, trade, and technology transfer, as well as arms embargoes. This suggests that the category should be related to international trade and economic development.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development