and non-reciprocal character of the GSP, the Connittee called for sPeciaL neasures on behalf of the least developed countries and urged Governrnents to nake cash contributions Eo tshe UNCTN) Trust Fund in order to finance technical assistance activities in this field. 60, Another area of vital inPorcance to developing councries is comnodiEy trade. The sLunp in prinary comlt|odi ty narkets during most of tbe 1980s bas been a major factor in the sloe-donn of grosth in developing counEries and the aggravation of their exlernal payrents difficulties. Moreover, the failure of coftmodicy prices Eo improve as expected in response to the recovely in industrial countries has preveneed growth inpulses from reachi,ng a large nunber of lot.I-incone countries whose nain link Eo the trorld econony is commodity exports. 61. Although conrnod ity prices and producerst incomes inevitably decline in a period of general receasion, the experience of the Last few years has shown ghat in markets erhere comrnod ity agreenents sith economic provisi,ons have been operational - such as tin, rubber and coffee - the extent of the decline and the degree of price inseability have been less tban lhe norm. This fact conEtitutes a strong case in support. of the ongolng efforts of ITNCTAD in this area and gives new impetus to lhe full inplementation of the Inlegrated Progranne for Comnodities and the Connon Fund, It also underlines Ehe potential for €nhanced co-operation betreen consumers and producers in otber areas in nhich consultaEive or study groups have been seC up but in r.rhich fornal international co-operaEion schemea are not yet in existence(rice, bananas, tea, certain fibres). 62. The proposed connod ity-spec i f ic conpensaEory financing facility currently under study in UNCTAD is a signlflcant new developnent wilhin the overall effort to sEabilize the comrnodity export earnings of developing countrles. The prinary
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of commodity trade and the need for special measures to support developing countries. It also mentions the need for technical assistance and cooperation between consumers and producers. The text does not specifically focus on natural resources, environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture. However, it seems to be related to economic development, international trade, and science and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade