processing, marketing anddistribution, forfinancing byrelevant institutions and through technical co-operation; (i)Facilitate thenegotiation andrenegotiation ofinternational commodity agreements orotherarrangements, whereappropriate; (j)Monitor thefunctioning ofinternational commodity agreements orother arrangements andpropose improvements intheiroperation; (k)Followtheworkofcommodity bodies, provide information andassistance asrequired, andinco-operation withthem,reviewthemarketsituation for specific commodities; (1)Assist inimproving thecapability ofdeveloping countries toundertake commodity policyanalysis basedoncomputerized information systems; (m)Propose improvement inthecollection, analysis anddissemination ofdata inthisfield; (n)Undertake studies onwaysandmeansofenhancing thecontribution of commodities, andinparticular oftheminerals andagriculture sectors, tothe economies ofdeveloping countries; (0)Analyse developments ininternational foodtradeandinternational food security andmonitor theimpactoftradeliberalization; (p)Review developments inthedisposal ofnon-commercial stocks; (q)Review developments andundertake analyses inthefieldofsynthetics and substitutes astheyaffect thecompetitiveness ofnatural products andtheimpact ofnewtechnologies andenvironmental considerations onsuchproducts. 13.43 Closecontacts willbemaintained withgovernments andtheprivate sector. MemberStatesareexpected toexchange experiences onthemannerinwhichthey tackle commodity problems, including withrespect todiversification, investment decisions andsupply management. SUBPROGRAMME 7.ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AMONGDEVELOPING COUNTRIES (a)Objectives 13.44 Thelegislative authority forthesUbprogramme derives fromGeneral Assembly resolution 42/175; UNCTADresolution 127(V);theFinalActoftheseventh session ofUNCTAD, paragraphs 30(d)and148;TradeandDevelopment Boarddecision 161(XVII); andCommittee onEconomic Co-operation amongDeveloping Countries resolutions 3(IV)and4(V). -19- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library13.45 Theobjectives ofthesubprogramme willbe: (a)Topromote tradeco-operation andtradeexpansion amongdeveloping countries, improve theirtrading positions, reducetheirheavydependence onthe markets ofdeveloped countries, exploit fullythepotential forincreasing trade amongdeveloping countries andstrengthen national efforts ofdeveloping countries toundertake measures promoting economic co-operation amongdeveloping countries; (b)Tofosterco-operation amongpUblic andprivate enterprises andbusiness organizations ofdeveloping countries, promote increased investment flowsand transfer oftechnology, aswellasthesetting upofmultinational enterprises and jointventures amongdeveloping countries intheareasoftrade,production, investments andservices; (c)Toencourage agreater involvement oftheenterprise sectorinthe formulation andimplementation ofprogrammes ofeconomic co-operation among developing countries; (d)Tostrengthen subregional, regional andinterregional economic integration schemes ofdeveloping countries, improve theeffectiveness oftheir co-operation mechanisms andremovetheeconomic, institutional, legal,technical andpolitical obstacles thatimpedeimplementation oftheintegration programmes; (e)Tofosterco-operation between economic co-operation andintegration groupings ofdeveloping countries; (f)Toreducemonetary andfinancial obstacles totheexpansion oftrade amongdeveloping countries andmakemoreeffective useofthefinancial resources ofdeveloping countries fortheirowndevelopment andmutualtrade; (g)Topromote andstrengthen South-South financial flowsanddomestic capital markets asinstruments ofeconomic co-operation amongdeveloping countries: (h)Tostrengthen andimprove existing clearing andpayments arrangements and promote newonesatthesubregional, regional andinterregional levels; (i)Tostudythepossible establishment oftradefinancing andotherrelevant
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on international cooperation and development, with a specific emphasis on trade, commodities, and economic integration among developing countries. The language used suggests a technical and policy-oriented approach, with a focus on facilitating economic growth and development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade