The conference is UNCTAD´s highest decision-making body. It meets every four years to set priorities and guidelines for the organization, and provides an opportunity to debate key economic and development issues. 

The conference was held in Sao Paolo, Brazil from 13-18 June 2004 and was revolving around the following theme: "Enhancing the coherence between national development strategies and global economic processes towards economic growth and development, particularly of developing countries".

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