recommend ways and means for the revitalization of those flows. 131. Several delegations representing countries that had recently introduced or liberalized foreign investment policies expressed gratitude to the Centre for making available to them information and expertise on the assimilation of foreign direct investment and related flows in their economic development. Those delegations noted that that work was of importance in the increasingly interdependent system of international economic co-operation and expressed the opinion that it could benefit all its participants. 132. An expert adviser, referring to the possible implications of the developments in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union on global foreign investment flows, suggested that there were favourable opportunities for mutual cross-investments between Eastern Europe and developing countries. In order to stimulate those investments, specific educational and training efforts were needed to expose potential investors to the existing requirements and opportunities. 133. Many delegations commented on the analytical work conducted by the Centre. Some delegations, while having a high opinion of the Centre's research results, suggested that the focus should increasingly be on unresolved issues and problems faced by developing countries in their dealings with transnational corporations. Some delegations emphasized the importance of the Centre's work on related aspects of intellectual property rights and trade-related investment measures, issues which were of practical importance to developing countries in the negotiations _in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Some delegations welcomed the Centre's work on small- and medium-sized transnational corporations and transnational corporations from developing countries. At the same time, those delegations suggested that the project on small- and medium-sized enterprises should be more oriented towards enhancing the role of those enterprises in the economic development of developing countries. Some delegations specifically emphasized the importance of the work of the Centre on the promotion of regional economic integration and co-operation among developing countries, particularly 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the revitalization of foreign investment flows and their impact on economic development, particularly in developing countries. It also touches on issues related to intellectual property rights, trade-related investment measures, and regional economic integration, which are all relevant to international trade. The text does not mention specific natural resources, environmental concerns, or humanitarian aid.

**Category**
International trade, Economic development