considered necessary sinceinmanydeveloping countries theGovernment played an important roleinexecuting projects inthefieldofindustry. Astrengthening of theroleofGovernments inthepreparation andimplementation ofrecommendations of Consultations wascalledfor,although, itwaspointed out,innoCaseshouldthe Systemserveasachannel forthepenetration ofprivate capital intodeveloping countries. Itwassuggested thattheIndustrial Development Boardgiveguidance to thesecretariat instead ofmerelytakingnoteofrecommendations ofConsultations. 66.Thesecretariat wascommended ontheworkofitsTechnology Programme despite severeresource constraints, andsupport totheProgramme waspledged. Theneedto strengthen thescientific andtechnological capabilities ofdeveloping countries wasrecognized anditwasfeltthatadditional resources forthe1986-1987 biennium should bemadeavailable totheTechnology Programme forthatpurpose takinginto account thereaffirmation bytheFourthGeneral O~nference ofthehighpriority attached totheTechnology Programme. UNIDOwasurgedtogiveparticular attention totheselection andtransfer ofadvanced technology, animportant taskbeingthe monitoring ofinfrastructure foradvanced technology indifferent industrial sectors indeveloping countries. Theefforts ofthesecretariat inpromoting international co-operation intheapplication ofappropriate technology werenoted withsatisfaction aswellastheworkonaninformation systemtoidentify top-level expertise inbiotechnology, microelectronics andenergy. Support was alsoexpressed forUNIDO's workonprojects concerning scientific andtechnological innovations. Itwasannounced thatoneGovernment wasseriously considering joining theInternational CentreforGenetic Engineering andBiotechnology. Itwas saidthatUNIDOshouldfurther assistdeveloping countries intheacquisition of technologies bystrengthening theirbargaining poweranddisseminating theresults ofresearch anddevelopment through theIndustrial andTechnological Information Bank. Theusefulness oftheTechnological Information Exchange System wasalso recognized particularly inthecontext ofeconomic co-operation amongdeveloping countries. 67.Stepstakentoimprove co-operation between theDivisions ofIndustrial Operations, PolicyCo-ordination andIndustrial Studies werenotedwith satisfac·tion although information onsuchco-ordination wasstillconsidered inadequate. UNIDO's efforts toco-ordinate itsactivities withotheragencies and organizations oftheUnitedNations systemwerealsocommended. Objection was, however, voicedastotheintention toexpandco-operation withtheWorldBank whichmightservetopromote theinterests ofthemonopolies ratherthanthoseof thedeveloping countries. Atthesametime,itwasalsostatedthatitwas essential toincrease theflowofresources tothedeveloping countries withthe helpofbothofficial development assistance andprivate financial flows. While -18-co-oper theAss recomme intergo andDev organiz institu countri 68.Th develop between solidar greate closely {A/36/3 report 69.In conside Inthat forFea byindu andthe upind Promoti ~~c matter. andinv investm voiced establi ofpriv assista transna quality between werere 70.Co respect keeping wholea speciali womenw ameasur obseryed developi equipme progress welcomed 71.The laudatorco-operation withtheOrganization oftheIslamic Conference, theAndean Pactand theAssociation ofSouth-East AsianNations werenotedwithsatisfaction, itwas recommended thatmoreattention should begiveninfuturetorelations withother intergovernmental organizations suchastheOrganization forEconomic Co-operation andDevelopment andtheEuropean Community, aswellaswithnon-governmental organizations including tradeunions, employers' associations andprivate financial institutions. Numerous examples ofco-operation between UNIDOandindividual countries onactivities carried outunderjointprogrammes werecited. 68.Thesecretariat wasencouraged initsworkintheareaofco-operation among
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the activities and recommendations of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in the context of industrial development and international cooperation. The text mentions the role of governments, private capital, and international organizations in promoting industrial development, as well as the importance of technology transfer, infrastructure development, and scientific research. The text also touches on the issue of cooperation between different countries and organizations.

**Category**
Industry, International trade, Science and technology