At its forty-first session, the General Assembly, noting that indigenous entrepreneurs could play a crucial and positive role in mohiliting resources and promnt *nq eco~~rn:c I- “.. -.. nrFluCk XX? ;ociG-eCtilitiliiir: cieveiopment, invited the Secretary-General and relevant organs, organizations and bodies of the United I.. . A/45/100 English Page 49 Nations system, such as the regional commissions, the United Nations Development Programme, the International Labour Organisation, the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/GATT, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and the World Bank, as well as regional development banks, within their existing mandates, programmes and priorities: (a) to continue to support through, m, technical co-operation projects, the efforts of States in encouraging indigenous entrepreneurs in the private, public and/or other sectors in accordance with national laws, priorities and regulations; and (b) to facilitate the practical exchange of information and experience among all countries on the role of indigenous entrepreneurs in economic development; and requested the Secretary-General to study measures at the national and international levels to promote the contribution of indigenous entreprensuers in both private and public sectors in the economic development of developing countries, drawinq upon the work already in progress in the United Nations system and bearing in mind the need to avoid duplication of effort and cost, and to report thereon to the Assembly at its forty-third session through the Economic and Social Council (resolution 411182). At its second regular session c f 1986, the Economic and Social Council, reaffirming General Assembly resolution 411162 and noting the work of non-governmental orqaniaations that are active in fostering positive entrepreneurial activity in interested developing countries, took note of the report of the Secretary-General (A/43/360-E/1988/63): requested the Secretary-General to undertake a study of measures to promote the contribution of . national entrepreneurs to the economic development of developing countries, taking 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of indigenous entrepreneurs in economic development, specifically in developing countries. It highlights the importance of supporting and promoting these entrepreneurs through various means, including technical cooperation projects and information exchange. The text also mentions the need to avoid duplication of effort and cost, suggesting that it is not just about providing aid, but also about effective and efficient economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade