application. Statistical datawillbecollected fromdeveloping countries inorder toprovide information aboutthestructure andgrowthofinsurance markets in developing countries andtheirroleinthenational development process. 14.26 Inaddition, theUNCTADsecretariat willundertake thefollowing activities: (a)Toidentify possibilities forincreased co-operation amongdeveloping countries insuitable andprospective fields (forexample exchange ofreinsurance); (b)Toassist inefforts toupdate andcomplement insurance legislation and supervision; (c)Toprovide, uponrequest, advice regarding measures thatcouldstrengthen insurance markets ofindividual developing countries orofgroups ofdeveloping countries. 14.27 Further, theUNCTADsecretariat willprovide support to: (a)Technical co-operation activities, focusing oneducation andtraining designed toenable developing countries toacquire thenecessary qualified personnel fortheeffective conduct oftheirinsurance business; (b)Thefurther development andupdating ofinsurance legislation andthe strengthening ofsupervisory capacity fortheeffective regulation ofinsurance markets; -8- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library(c)Thestrengthening ofinsurance markets ofdeveloping countries, interalia,through advice onthestrengthening ofdomestic insurance/reinsurance companies andonthefeasibility ofestablishing various insurance andrelated services. Particular emphasis willbeplaced onassistance designed tostrengthen co-operation amongdeveloping countries inthefieldofinsurance andreinsurance. -9- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development of insurance markets in developing countries, with a goal of providing information and support for their growth and strengthening. This suggests that the topic is closely related to economic development, as insurance plays a crucial role in economic stability and growth.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade