with the proposal to eliminate such mechanisms and argued that the process of cost/benefit analysis of investment projects was not inimical to investment flows. The Centre was aware of a number of investment proposals, particularly those of a joint venture nature, whose original structures were not in the best interests of the developing countries. He disagreed with the conclusion of some delegations that monitoring stifled investment flows. On the contrary, an ex post facto evaluation of a project was not a procedure unique to developing countries. He pointed out that even transnational corporations monitored their agreements with host Governments. It was suggested that those issues and issues on screening, monitoring and performance requirements could be addressed by the Centre in later reports. He assured the Commission that the Centre would make the effort to provide the Commission at its next session with a detailed listing of technical co-operation projects. Action taken by the Commission 114. The Commission took note of the reports of the Secretary-General on foreign direct investment in Africa and strategies to encourage transnational corporations to respond positively to the improved investment climate (E/C.l0/1990/9); on experience gained in technical co-operation activities with respect to the formulation and implementation of foreign investment policies (E/C.l0/1990/14); and on the activities of the United Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations and the activities of the joint units established with the regional commissions (E/C.l0/1990/16}. It requested the Secretary-General to prepare a report on experience gained in technical co-operation activities for submission to the Commission at its seventeenth session. -39-Chapter X COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM 115. The Commission considered agenda item 11 at its 8th meeting on 6 April 1990. It had before it the reports of the Secretary-General on the information services provided by the United Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations to developing 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the United Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations and its activities related to foreign direct investment, technical cooperation, and information services. It seems to be focused on economic development and international trade, as it touches on issues like cost-benefit analysis, investment flows, and the role of transnational corporations in developing countries.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade