socialresearch institutions, andtherelevant organizations andagencies ofthe United Nations system. Theco-operation includes, interalia,exchange of inf~r~ation, ?ataandexpertise, co-or?i~ation ofworkprogrammes, thepreparation ofJ01ntstud1es andreports, andprov1s1on ofinputsforinter-agency meetings. -6-measures, inparticular theenhancement ofinternational economic co-operation, for consideration byintergovernmental bodies, byGovernments andpolicy makers andto undertake operational activities asappropriate. Forward-looking research and analysis thatareintended toenabletheassessment offutureneedswillbecarried out,notably intheareasofglobalprojections, environment, savings andenergy andtheirinterrelationship. Wideconsultations willbeheldwithscholars, academic institutions, policy makers andeminent persons, andotherinnovative meanssuchassymposia, seminars andexpertmeetings willbeusedtoenrich and enhance theresearch andanalytical capacity undertheprogramme andmaximize the outputs andtheirrelevance totheneedsandconcerns ofMemberStates and intergovernmental bodies. Theprogramme alsohasasitsprimary purpose the provision ofassistance torelevant intergovernmental bodiesinensuring thatthe workprogrammes oftheUnited Nations andtheorganizations oftheUnited Nations systemarecompatible andmutually complementary andareimplemented withmaximum regardforefficiency andeffectiveness. 12.15 Thedeveloping countries willbeassisted, attheirrequest andaccording to individual circumstances andneeds,instrengthening theirtechnical and institutional capacity (a)toformulate, analyse andevaluate theireconomic and social development strategies andpolicies andprepare, implement, monitor and evaluate theirnational, subnational andmultinational development plansand programmes; (b)todevelop, implement andmonitor theirinvestment programmes and projects; (c)toco-ordinate theinternational technical andfinancial assistance available tothem;and(d)toformulate, implement andevaluate integrated rural development andcommunity development programmes andprojects andothergrass-roots development schemes. 12.16 Thisassistance willbeprovided through direct advisory services tothe Governments ofdeveloping countries, technical co-operation projects financed mainly fromextrabudgetary sources, training activities inclUding international seminars andworkshops, andoperation-oriented research andpilotstudies to enhance thequality andthereby theeffectiveness oftheassistance provided. 12.17 Thisprogramme isimplemented bytheDepartment ofInternational Economic andSocialAffairs, inparticular theOfficeforDevelopment Research andPolicy Analysis, andtheDepartment ofTechnical Co-operation forDevelopment. 12.18 Incarrying outitstasks,theprogramme drawsupontheworkofother programmes, inparticular programme 24(Statistics) andprogramme 18(Population), aswellasrelevant programmes ofotherentities oftheUnitedNations system, focusing ontheinterrelations amongdifferent trends, issuesandpolicies andon thedevelopment ofacomprehensive andsynthesized approach. Co-operation and co-ordination aremaintained withtheUnited Nations Conference onTradeand Development (UNCTAD), theUnited Nations OfficeatVienna (UNOV), theregional commissions, theUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP), theeconomic and socialresearch institutions, andtherelevant organizations andagencies ofthe United Nations system. Theco-operation includes, interalia,exchange of inf~r~ation, ?ataandexpertise, co-or?i~ation ofworkprogrammes, thepreparation ofJ01ntstud1es andreports, andprov1s1on ofinputsforinter-agency meetings. -6-3.Subprogramme structure andpriorities 12.19 Inlightofthatorientation andthoseobjectives, theprogramme will consist ofthefollowing subprogrammes: Subprogramme 1.Monitoring andassessment ofcurrent global economic issues andpolicies
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on economic development, international cooperation, and research, suggesting a strong connection to economic development and international relations. The language used, such as "economic and social development strategies", "investment programmes", and "economic and social research institutions", further supports this analysis.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade