coniments may be expected from States whose replies may yet be forthcoming and from the subsequen-t process of implementation af the tested reporting instrument. -13- B. Qualitative analvsis of replies Purposes and criteria for evaluating the reportinis: instrument 32. In this section, the suitability of the nroposed reportin? instrutnent is examined in the light of the replies as they refer to tlle content, structure and interpretation of the reporting instrument. The layout of the main table is shown in figure 1 below. 33. In considering the suitability of the proposed instrument and the comtnents on it, the purposes that guided its design should be kept in mind. Of the purposes noted above, in section 1 R, dealing with arms limitation and disarmament aims, those having the most direct relevance to the structure of the matrix are: to define and detail military expenditures so as to reflect military forte capability with reasonable clarity; to ease verification; and to facilitate implementation as soon as practicallg possible. The Panel recognizes that these purposes tend to have divergent influentes on the matrix - the first tends to cal1 for new categories and special detail; the second, Por considerable detail and connectability to other national statistics; Frhile the last requires the use of traditional categories and little detail. Furthermore, it is recognized that requirements in the matrix , when used in a confidente-building role such as voluntary reporting, will differ from requirements when the instrument has a function in expenditure limitation agreements. The Panel considers, as the previous groups of experts did in their reports, that the matrix, in its current stage in the process of implementation, mus?; necessarily represent a compromise among these different tendencies and roles. 34. The criteria in designing the proposed instrument are of interest to the current test of its suitability. Three criteria for evaluating the standard 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a reporting instrument related to arms limitation and disarmament, focusing on military expenditures and capabilities. This suggests that the content may be more closely related to defense and security rather than economic development or natural resources. The language used is also formal and technical, indicating a focus on international agreements and treaties.

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International trade, Industry