text: Carlos A.A. ·sereno Imported technology and. development of local skills: A case study from Argentina Guillermo Vitelli Progress of science and technology in China Yao Erxin Promotion and planning: some pecu­ liarities of the scientific and teclinolopcal development in· Cuba Emilio G. ·Capote National experience in the planning of science and technology in Cuba: institutional framework ............................... •· Carlos Fernandez de Cossio Dominguez Five-year science and technology research plan of Egypt About F .A. Latif and Ahmed I. Naguib Experience, approaches, policies and problems in science and technology planning and management in Ethiopia Lakew Birke Science and technology planning and management in Ghana Joy K.B.A. Ata Planning and management of science and technology in India Parve:z: Dewan Science and technology development in Malaysia M.N. Ajala The Mauritian scene F.G. Carver 1-4 -vii-page iii 1 4 6 28 S4 64 -/9 98 115 124 134 150 . 'Natioaal science and technology planning in Mexico J. Elizonde Alarcon Planning and management of scienti­ fie and technological development in the Mongolian People's Republic Tsagaanbaatar Myagmar Nigeria: Policies, programmes and projects for scientific and tech­ nolosical development . Richard Eniang Implementation of national science and technology policy in Pakistan: problems and prospects Alta( A. Beg Science and technology in Peru Gerardo Raaos Development of science and technology in Syrian Arab Republic Maluaoud "arde Tbe efforts ia the Uaited Republic of Taazanta ladislaus Marijani Scieace policy and plan in Thailaad C. Arthacbtnta ~echanisms for management for science and technology in Viet N .. Nguyen D. Tayea Science aad techoolosy activities ia Yemen A.G.S. El-Shekeil .............. ~ ............. . PARt r•o. ~IE"·s AND EXPERIENCES IN THE UNION Of "SO\IEl SOCIALIST REPUBLICS hatematioaal co-operation: global problems of modern science and technology M.G. Ktuglov The Vienna Programme of Action and the creation of indigenous research 
analysis: The text appears to be a collection of case studies and research papers on science and technology development in various countries, with a focus on planning, management, and policy-making. The topics covered include national experiences, research plans, and challenges faced in different countries. The emphasis on science and technology suggests that the text is likely related to economic development, education, and innovation.