text: Energy Studies, to name a few. AI I these topics require planning both In terms of human resources and appropriate equipment. For Marine Sciences, a linkage has been forged with the University of South Carolina; one must realize that the Island and dependencies entitle us to roughly half a mil lion of square miles of sea territory which Is being exploited by foreign fJshlng vessels with Impunity. At a recent seminar held In Malaysia to discuss the mobilisation of Indigenous S&T professional organisations to further development of developing countries. the Issue was side tracked Into a discussion of the organisations themselves rather than their mobilization. CONCLUSION An overall reformation of the system and more Incentives to scientists and engineers In terms of both job and personal sastls­factlon may perhaps stem the reverse transfer of technology. which Is estimated at not less than US$150 mill lon per annum from the Third World. In this respect. the ptannln~ and management of S&T Is most desirable, possibly by the creation of Ministry of S&T. Organize a National C6uncll for R&D to monitor S&T needs to be set up for better coordination of Institutions/organizations. 11~ 153 NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNQ..OGY PLANNI NNG IN MEXICO INTRODUCTION In countries like Mexico wh lch still lag behind In technolo­ gical self-determination In many areas, the Interest In the national planning of sclentlf lc and technological development stems from a knowledge of their Importance on Independent econo­ m lc progress as we I I as on the conv let I on that If they are allowed to evolve spontaneously, growth wll I be slow and the effects on economic development practically nil. In contrast to policies In the past, when a portion of public spending was alloted to Institutions of research and technological 
analysis: The text discusses the importance of science and technology planning in developing countries, highlighting the need for coordination and incentives to stem the reverse transfer of technology. It also touches on the issue of foreign fishing vessels exploiting marine resources. These themes suggest that the text is primarily focused on the relationship between science, technology, and economic development.