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RESOLUTION RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION The United Nations Conference on Trade and Employment Having considered the problems of the industrial and general economic development and reconstruction of the Members of the International Trade Organization ; and Having noted the related activities of other inter-governmental organizations and specialized agencies ; and Having determined that positive measures for the promotion of the economic development and reconstruction of Members are an essential condition for the realization of the purpose stated in Article 1 of the Charter of the International Trade Organization and to the accomplishment of the objectives therein set forth ; and Having regard to the provisions of Articles 10, 72, 86 and 87 of the Charter Therefore resolves: 1. That the Interim Commission of the International Trade Organization is hereby directed to examine (i) The powers, responsibilities and activities in the field of industrial and general economic development and reconstruction of the United Nations, of the specialized agencies and of other intergovernmental organizations, including regional organizations ; (ii) The availability of facilities for technical surveys or studies of: the natural resources of underdeveloped countries; or the possibilities of their industrial development, whether general or in relation to the processing of locally produced raw materials or other particular industries ; or for the improvement of their systems of transportation and communications ; or with respect to the manner in which investment of foreign capital may contribute to their economic development ; and in the light of this examination to report to the Organization upon (a) The structure and administrative methods, (b) The working relations with the United Nations, the specialized agencies and other inter-governmental organizations including regional organizations which will enable the International Trade Organization most effectively to carry out its positive functions for the promotion of the economic development and reconstruction of Members. 2. That the report and recommendations of the Interim Commission shall be submitted in such a manner and at such a time as will enable the Conference of the International Trade Organization to take appropriate action at its first session.