The report of the Ninth Regular Session of the UNICRI Board of Trustees contains decisions and recommendations adopted by the Board, including acknowledging the new emphasis on and central role of research activities. The Report on the Implementation of UNICRI Activities for 1998 includes data on policy formulation; executive direction and management; financial administration and program support; collaboration with the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Program and International Organizations; documentation and related services; and research. The work program for 1999 describes proposed activities in the same categories. Appendixes, notes