crucial factors forsafeguarding thesustainability ofindustrial growth and technological capability, andthepolicies andissuestobetakenintoaccount for conservation andefficient utilization ofresources, and(f)protection ofthe environment duringthecourseofindustrialization process andtechnological progress. 31.61 Theobjective ofthesubprogramme istoassistthedeveloping member countries oftheregionandenable themtoaccelerate thepaceofindustrialization through themodernization oftheirindustrial structures andtheenhancement of technological capabilities formeeting competitively thedomestic demand andfor exports ofmanufactured products. Itaimsatproviding assistance ininstitutional reforms andstrengthening ofinfrastructural facilities forindustrial and technological development, inclUding humanresources development, tomeetthe requirements ofadaptation tonewandemerging technologies. 31.62Another goal ~stostrengthen andsupplement national efforts byproviding opportunities toshareexperiences inindustrial growthandtechnological enhancement, promoting technical andeconomic co-operation inindustrial and teohnological research andtraining, developing methodologies andpolicy guidelines, assisting membercountries inre-orienting theirstrategies towards sustainability oftheirindustrial andtechnological development process, and disseminating information tomembercountries onglobal, regional andsubregional developments inmatters related toindustry andtechnology. -15- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library(b)Courseofactionbythesecretariat 31.63 Programmes ofassistance willbeestablished; technical advisory services willbeprovided; intergovernmental andexpertgroupmeetings willbeheld; seminars cumstudytours,symposia, workshops andtraining courses willbe organized; technical manuals andguidelines willbeprepared; regional and subregiona1 surveys, studies andevaluations willbeconducted andrelevant publications disseminated; industrial andtechnological institutions willbe strengthened. 31.64Inaddition, efforts willbemadetoinvolve existing subregional and regional institutions andco-operative endeavours asappropriate. Regional networks willbeestablished insuchfields asnewandemerging technologies, industrial consultancy, etc.TheTokyoProgramme onTechnology forDevelopment in .AsiaandthePacific adopted bytheCommission initsresolution 235(XL)of 27December 1984willbereviewed in1994.Structural changes intheindustrial sectorofAsianandPacific economies willbereviewed andassistance willbe provided inpolicyre-orientation toimprove thecompetitiveness ofmanufacturing. Substantive backstopping willbeprovided totheAsianandPacific Centrefor Transfer ofTechnology (APCTT) andtheRegional Network forAgricultural Machinery (RNAM)incarefully selected areas,andinformation willbedisseminated through directories, bulletins, newsletters andjournals onindustrial andtechnological subjects. Special attention willbepaidtoalleviating theproblems ofleast developed andislanddeveloping countries intheirefforts towards industrial and technological development. SUBPROGRAMME 8:INTERNATIONAL TRADE ANDDEVELOPMENT FINANCE (a)Objectives 31.65 Thelegislative authority forthesubprograrnme derives fromtheDeclaration oftheMinisters ofTradeofMembers andAssociate Members ofESCAP(see E/ESCAP/547) asendorsed bytheCommission atitsforty-third session (E/1987/34-E/ESCAP/590, para.410),andthereports oftheCommission onits forty-third, forty-fourth andforty-fifth sessions (E/1987/34-E/ESCAP/590, paras. 393-417; E/1988/35-E/ESCAP/644, paras. 338-411 and526-537 and E/1989/33-E/ESCAP/693, paras. 335-365 and467-478). 31.66 Atrendtowards protecting national interests through aproliferation of discriminatory tradealliances andregional groupings andbyraising barriers against competitive exporters isdiscernible intheemerging tradeenvironment.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific's (ESCAP) efforts to promote industrialization, technological development, and international trade in the region. It discusses the importance of sustainable industrial growth, conservation of resources, and protection of the environment, which suggests a strong connection to economic development and industry. Additionally, the text mentions the need to enhance technological capabilities, provide technical assistance, and promote cooperation among member countries, which further supports the categorization.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry