text: opment, Industry. mineral resources. transport and communications and water. Investment amounts have already been earmarked for S&T programs now still being elaborated In detail In each of these sectors. The Investment sums set aside tor each sectoral S&T program are Indicated In summary form In Table t. PLANNING OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT IN S&T In terms of number of R&D personnel the target figure set by the United Nations Second Development Decade for Africa Is 200 scientists, engineers and technicians per 1 million of population. To meet that target Ethiopia would need to have 6400 research workers In 1984. It Is estimated that the number of S&T per~on­ nel In the existing Institutions In Ethiopia barely reaches the figure of around 2200. The 10 year perspective plan on S&T Development In Ethiopia envisages that the total number of scien­ t l sts and engIneers w I I I I ncr ease by more than 13 tImes Its present level by the next ten year period. According to the assessment of some experts this Increase In S&T manpower In ten years Is hardly probable. EXPERIENCES AND PROSPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN S&T Technical assistance and S&T cooperation with International organizations and research organizations from other developing coutnrles Is a pre-requisite for domestic S&T sector development. Unfortunately this aspect of International cooperation In the field of S&T has never been given serious consideration In the past. Hence Ethiopia's experience In this area Is very limited. The prospects of International cooperation In the field ofS&T are, however, very promising. The plan of cooperation however. wll I have to be carefully prepared. In essence, this plan would select countries, Institutions and research projects with which cooperation Is to be undertaken. This approach alms at el lmlnatlng fragmented, uncoordinated cooperation with nume­
analysis: The text primarily discusses the development of science and technology (S&T) in Ethiopia, highlighting the need for investment, human resources, and international cooperation. It touches on various sectors such as industry, transportation, and communication, but the focus is on S&T. The text also mentions the United Nations' target for Africa regarding the number of R&D personnel, indicating a broader context of economic development.