rule 78 of the rules of procedure of the Board 20 (Jb) Transfer and development of technology: issues in individual sectors of critical importance to developing countries 20 (£) Designation and classification of non-governmental organizations for the purposes of rule 79 of the rules of procedure of the Board 20 Other action taken by the Board , 21 -6-A. RESOLUTION 308 (XXX) Technical and operational assistance provided by the Advisory Service on Transfer of Technology The Trade and Development Board 1. Notes with interest the progress made by the Advisory Service on Transfer of Technology in responding to the requests and requirements of developing countries as described in the report by the UNCTAD secretariat to the Committee on Transfer of Technology at its fifth session; 3/ 2. Requests the Secretary-General of UNCTAD to continue to provide information on the activities of the Advisory Service on Transfer of Technology, including information on co-operation and co-ordination with other United Nations organizations and on projects, listing the names of the countries concerned, timing and duration of the project and financing, together with a summary of the results of the project subject to the decision of the Governments concerned, and to provide the necessary detailed information on the specific assistance provided by the Advisory Service in order for the Committee on Transfer of Technology to carry out at its sixth session a review of the activities of the Advisory Service; 3. Requests the Advisory Service on Transfer of Technology, taking into account the work done in other United Nations organizations, in particular, to give priority to requests of developing countries for assistance ini (a) The formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, plans, laws, regulations, procedures, mechanisms and institutional structures aiming at the promotion of the acquisition, transfer and development of technology for the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the transfer of technology between developed and developing countries, with a focus on providing technical and operational assistance to developing countries to promote the acquisition, transfer, and development of technology. This suggests that the category should be related to economic development, science and technology, and international trade.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology