text: realised In full. The technological exchange between Western and developing countries Is still growing faster than between the latter although "Group 77" and the non-el lgned movement hoped that it would be Just the other way around. Regional centres for the developoment and use of technology set up. tor Instance, In Dakar and Bangalore have proved their usefulness although more had been expected of them (16). As for Inter-regional ties In this field, they are still In a very formative stage (17). Therfore, for example, the UNCTAO annual report on trade and development for 1983 In analysing progress in carrying out a collective .self-reliance P-rogramme for the developing countries falls to single out TCOC at all and progress In this sphere begins to lag behind overall progress In putting this programme into practice (18). For example, many developing countries are already In a position to manufacture power equipment with· e ~apaclty of up to 150 megawatts for heat-and-fuel power stations and up to 100 megawatts for hydro power plants. However, the manufacturing enterprises do not cooperate In any way and the market Is stll 1 dominated by a Western power equipment cartel (19). As for the external conditions, one unfortunately wil I have to agree with the assessment made at the latest session of ACSTD which described them as "unfavourable" for carrying out the VIenna Programme of Action (20). International tension end the economic crisis have. worsened the cl lmate of International cooperation and reduced Its potentialities. What Is more, we can see attempts to revive the position-of-strength policy In economic diplomacy of some countries and as a result, this hes led to deadlock In the negotiations on restructuring International economic· relations on a just and democratic basts. 261 For Instance. contrary to the well-known resolutions of the 
analysis: The text discusses the technological exchange between Western and developing countries, the growth of regional centres for technology development, and the challenges in carrying out a collective self-reliance program for developing countries. It also touches on the external conditions that affect international cooperation and the negotiations on restructuring international economic relations. The text seems to be focused on the economic and technological aspects of development, rather than other fields like education, health, or culture.