comparative advantage, are a must. The two factors are closely related to the developing countries' access to advanced technology by the developing nations, in particular in agriculture. Thirdly, financial flows from the developing to the developed countries nust be checked, since such negative transfers deplete the resources of developing nations. This can be achieved through the implementation of investment Projects in the developing regions. Fourthly, there must be oontrol of the fluctuations of monetary markets through further regulations on exchange rates, in particular those relating to the currencies of develoPing countries. Fifthly, the transfer of technology and assistance to the beneficiarv countries through the provision of experts must be facilitated. Sixthly, trade must be facilitated and the protectionist measures hampering the exports of developing countries eliminated. Seventhly, information can play a vital role in mobilizing suppart for the developing countries, creating awareness of their economic situation and promoting JVM/3 A/S-18/PV.S 8 (Mr~ Al-Shaali, United Arab Emirates) their products. Since the major mass media in the world are concentrated in the developed countries, these must direct the media to play a role in enhancing the economic development of developing countries. Eighthly, special care must be taken in handling the critical situation in Africa. Those are some of the aspects we believe are critical to the formulation ot comprehensive programmes for development co-operation. There is no denyinq that bilateral economic co-ope~ation too plays an impertant part in the success of development programmes. However, the economic backwardness of the developing countries, in our view, has to do with social and 'POlitical instability as well - a situation that has been greatly influenced by external political factors. Therefore, the develoPing countries rrust adopt a oositive aPProach with regard to these problems, taking advantage of the new favourable international climate. Economic development can be achieved only within a framework of political participation and social stability. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses various aspects related to economic development, including the need for developing countries to access advanced technology, financial flows, trade facilitation, and the role of media and political stability. These themes suggest that the text is primarily focused on economic development, with a secondary emphasis on international cooperation and relations.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade