text: the salient features and general characteristics of the scienti­ fic and technological prof! le of the country. In preparing this paper an extensive use of the materials contained In var.lous documents has been made. These documents Include, among others, the "National Paper of Ethiopia"• which was prepared for the UNCSTD meeting ln.VIenna In 1979, the "Ten Year Indicative Plan for Science ana Technology of Ethiopia" prepared by the S&T Task Force. and to a lesser degree the draft prepared by two Swedish planners from Research Pol Icy Institute of Sweden on "A Tentative Framework for Science and Technology Plan In Ethiopia" and comments made by the Team of Yugoslav planners on "Long Term Development of Science and Technology In Ethiopia." The documents mentioned above contain Important, though general. Information on the scientific and technological condi­ tions of Ethiopia and present an overal I picture of the situation In these fields. Unfortunately concrete and detailed Information on the various aspects of science and technology are lacking In Ethiopia at present and much of the comments are based on educat­ ed guesses and conjectures. Even though concrete analytical and empirical evidences are lacking In most cases, It Is hoped that the observations made would convey a general overview of the situation In the country. Presented by Lakew Blrke 98 GENERAL BACKGROUND Ethiopia -with Its propuletlon of abou~ 34 mil lions Is the most populous of the least developed countries In Africa. The average GOP per capita at present Is about US$127 per year. Over 86 percent of the population. living In the country­ side Is mainly engaged In crop cultivation and livestock herding using traditional modes of production and management. The yield, both per unit of land and head of livestock. Is extremely low even by standards of many developing countries forcing the rural 
analysis: The text appears to be a report on the scientific and technological development of Ethiopia, providing an overview of the country's situation in these fields. It mentions the population, GDP, and agricultural practices, which suggests that the report may be related to economic development. However, the focus on science and technology suggests that it might also be categorized under that category.