compensation tothedeveloped countries. Topromote South-South co-operation and topushforward North-South co-operation, itwasfurther stated, wereUNIDO's long-term strategic tasks.Itwas.stated thatinordertofulfiltheexpectations foraneworganization therewasaneedforadecisive demonstration ofpolitical willandafirmcommitment onthepartofallmemberStates, andthatthenewUNIDO should besustained andnurtured onthebasisofcommoninterests andobjectives, *Aftertheclosure ofthegeneral debate, afifthmemberStateannounced thecompletion ofitsratification process oftheConstitution ofUNIDO. -13-I \ \.realism andmutualregardforeffectiveness. Itwaspointed outthatthenewUNIDO shouldbeprovided withadequate resources inordertoenableittofulfilits mandates. Theviewwasexpressed thataspeedyconversion wouldprovide fresh stimulus totheindustrialization efforts ofthedeveloping andleastdeveloped countries through morerational planning andcost-effectiveness bythe organization. UNIDOshould,itwasstated, continue tobeadevelopment agencyin thefieldoftechnical co-operation whoseadvicewas'soughtandvaluedby developing countries andwhoseexpertise attracted financial resources from external sources. 52.Itwassuggested thatwithout prejudging decisions whichcouldonlybetaken bythegoverning organsofthenewUNIDO,thecurrent session oftheBoardshould setthetenoroftheneworganization, itshouldgiveconsideration tothe organizational questions whichwouldarisefromthetransfqrmation intoa specialized agency. Whatwasneeded,itwaspointed out,wasnotadramatic change ofcoursebutasteadycontinuation ofcertain changes whichwouldresultin qualitative ratherthanquantitative improvement. Ontheotherhand,itwas believed thattheconversion ofUNIDOintoaspecialized agencycouldbethe occasion foradynamic reassessment oftheworkoftheorganization. 53.TheannualreportoftheExecutive Director, 1984waswelcomed asproviding a comprehensive picture oftheactivities oftheorganization duringtheyearand couldserveasanimportant sourceofinformation aswellasaguideforthefuture orientation ofUNIDOactivities. Theperformance ofONlDOin1984,asdescribed in theannualreport, wasgenerally commended. Itwasnotedwithappreciation that, despitedifficult economic circumstances, UNIDOhadbeenabletocontinue its policyofpromoting industrial co-operation between memberStatesforthebenefit ofthedeveloping countries. Theorganization had,itwasaffirmed, bothsupported andstimulated national industrialization policies, promoted anddirected investment, speeded uptheacquisition oftechnology bydeveloping countries, diversified theirproduction andcollaborated inmakingbestuseoftheir resources. Theannualreport,itwassaid,borewitness tothesustained efforts madebyUNIDOintheexecution ofitsfunctions. Theorganization hadbeenable duringtheyeartogaintheincreased confidence ofboththedeveloped and developing countries. Thesuccesses achieved represented agoodpointofdeparture forthefutureandconfirmed theorganization asanappropriate instrument for international co-operation andthepromotion oftheindustrialization ofthe developing countries. However, concern wasexpressed attheinsufficient reflection intheannualreportofthespecific decisions takenbyconsensus atthe FourthGeneral Conference ofUNIDO. 54.Thegrowthintechnical assistance ascompared to1983wasgenerally appreciated, particUlarly sinceithadbeenaccompanied byasignificant improvement inthequality andappropriateness ofprojects. Atthesametime,it wassaid,'furtherefforts couldbemadetoimprove technical assistance through the co-ordination ofindividual projects withintheframework ofthematic programmes. Thegradual development oftheevaluation procedures andtheirincreasing acceptance asausefulmanagement toolwasnotedwithsatisfaction. 55.Itwasobserved that,whiletheassistance received wasbeneficial, the amounts madeavailable weretoosmalltoachieve desired objectives. Inthat context, attention wasdrawntothedecision oftheGeneral Assembly atits thirty-ninth session, contained initsresolution 39/232, fortheprovision of adequat£! resources forUNIDO,particUlarly inpriority areas. Although recognizing -14-wUNIDO ts sh ped ncyin taken lould change linga md future .bedin ;hat, lefit 'ported orts ble arture r atthe ,it ~hthe nes.
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and its goals, strategies, and achievements in promoting industrial development and cooperation among countries. The text highlights the importance of adequate resources, technical assistance, and evaluation procedures in achieving UNIDO's objectives. The focus is on the organization's role in promoting industrialization, particularly in developing countries.

**Category**
Industry, International trade, Economic development