objectives. Differences in economic systems, domestic market size, degree of advancement of the industrial structure and experience and skills of entrepreneurs will be criteria which will influence the precise design of this framework. among the 46. It is evident that the issues related to industrial restructuring cover a wide area, The industrial redeployment process cannot be seen in terms of entire sectors of industry, nor can it be based on the notion that declining competitiveness or even past trends of declining comparative advantages in developed countries necessarily mean increasing prospects for developing countries and thu'I for redeployment. In the same way, positive structural adjustment programmes in developed countries do not necessarily indicate increasing scope for production and/or exports in developing countries. 47. Developing countries need to pursue or resume their industrial development in accordance with their national objectives and restructuring and redeployment should be seen in this context. The indus tria 1 development process presupposes continuous changes in the structure of production nationally and internationally and also entails locational shifts of production capacities between countries, Each devel~ping country would need to tackle these development problems, their key issues and the problem areas outlined above on the basis of its national situation, but in full awareness of international trends and their driving forces. 48. The role of UNIDO should be to support these endeavours through its programmes of technical assistance, investment promotion, Consultations and studies activities along the lines suggested by the Fourth General Conference of UNIDO in its resolution on world industrial restructuring and redeployment. The UNIDO secretariat is therefore intending to direct its studies and research programme as follows: (a) (b) (d) (e) Studies will focus on identified key issues confronting individual and groups of developing countries as a service to policy makers; 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the industrial restructuring and redeployment process in developing countries, highlighting the importance of national objectives, international trends, and the role of UNIDO in supporting these endeavors. It emphasizes the need for developing countries to pursue their industrial development in accordance with their national circumstances and international trends.

**Category**
Industry, International trade