the national level should be ensured and their capacities further improved. The development and strengthening of direct arrangements of international co-operation between the various agencies of national criminal justice systems should also be pursued. "6. Since even legitimate enterprises, organizations and associations may sometimes be involved in transnational criminal activities affecting national economies. Governments should adopt measures for the control of such activities. They should also collect information from various sources so as to have a solid base for the detection and punishment of enterprises, organizations and associations, their officials, or both, if they are involved in such criminal activities, with a view also to preventing similar conduct in the future. "7. Note should be taken of the fact that many countries lack adequate laws to deal with the emerging manifestations of transnational crime, and that the adoption and implementation of appropriate instruments and measures to prevent this type of criminality are urgently needed. In this regard, the exchange of information on existing laws and regulations should be encouraged in order to facilitate the dissemination and adoption of appropriate measures. "8. Because the corrupt activities of public officials can destroy the potential effectiveness of all types of governmental programmes, hinder development, and victimize individuals and groups, it is of crucial importance that all nations should: (a) review the adequacy of their criminal laws, including procedural legislation, in order to respond to all forms of corruption and related actions designed to assist or to facilitate corrupt activities, and should have recourse to sanctions that will ensure an adequate deterrence; (b) devise administrative and regulatory mechanisms for the prevention of corrupt practices or the abuse of power; (c) adopt procedures for the detection, investigation and conviction of corrupt officials; (d) create legal provisions for the forfeiture of funds and property from 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the importance of international cooperation and law enforcement to combat transnational criminal activities, including corruption, and to prevent harm to national economies. It highlights the need for countries to strengthen their laws and regulations to respond to these issues, and to exchange information to facilitate the adoption of effective measures. This suggests that the category should be related to international cooperation, law enforcement, and economic issues.

**Category**
International trade, Employment