It also reviews progress in the implementation of the Programme of Action for the LDCs and of the United Nations New Agenda for the Development of Africa, with attention given to the examination of policy lessons drawn from successful development experiences. The Board can meet in one-day executive sessions three times throughout the year to deal with policy as well as management and institutional matters. The Commissions perform integrated policy work in their respective areas of competence. They meet once a year unless otherwise decided by the Board. The total number of expert meetings will not exceed ten per annum.
Competition is seen as an important new policy area.
Its work should be action-oriented and provide guidance on national policies, with a special focus on the LDCs. A major objective set by the Conference is to support the development of enterprises especially small and medium-sized ones. It will undertake science, technology, and innovative action-oriented policy reviews and provide technical assistance in assessing information technology. The Conference called for the consolidation of the Trade Point Network.