text: State for the activity, but Its effect Is extremely great. The Research Institute for Science Management has also co­ ordinated with the Economic-Planning Col lege to organize a survey on sociology In order to collect the general Information on the problems of necessary concern. The object of this sociological survey Is nearly 500 under-graduates and post-graduates who are holding Important responsibility and have experience In the economic management activity In general and In science and technology In particular, In alI the four sectors viz. research and development, production and business, col lege teaching and management. The results of this survey Is awaited as a basis for the Improvement of the mechanism of management for science and technology In the coming years. The periodical sociological surveys aimed at constantly Improving the mechanism of management rn the stages of the ·economic-social development Is a good experience relating the science and technology management, but requires very careful preparations to be meaningful and effective. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES IN YEMEN INTRODUCTION Yemen. as an emerging developing country, after Its revolu­ tion In 1962. real !sed the crucial Importance of science and technology In solving or partial elemlnatlon of several socio­ economic problems It faced for a long time. Although the country Is endowed with the basic and potential natural resources which qual lfy for a reasonable progress, these resources were not exploited nor even explored until very recently. By 1970 and after the political stability which prevailed In the country, the government has assumed some measurable steps towards scIentIfIc pI ann I ng of deve I opment programs. The estab- 1 lshment of the Central Planning Organization CCPO) as a national Institution responsible for the mobil lzation of human, adminis­ trative, financial, and natural resources of the country towards development was crucial In adopting science and technology In the 
analysis: The text appears to be focused on the role of science and technology in the development of Yemen, highlighting the importance of management and organization in the process. The text does not specifically discuss economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather the implementation of science and technology to address socio-economic problems. The mention of a research institute and a survey of students in various sectors also suggests a focus on education and human resources.