text: raise aggregate production output to a high level. -Build a strong national economy with firm and effective Inter-sectoral and lntrasectoral linkages. -Search for, Identify, develop, rationally utilize and conserve the country's natural resources. -Promote the educational and proficiency levels of the broad ~asses. -Eliminate unemployment step by step. 112 -Promote balanced.and equitable regional development. The priority ranking given to a specific S&T capacity ele­ ment In a particular socio-economic sector durlng·the plan period wll r, of course. depend on the present status and trends In the sector. It will also depend- on the weight given to the contribu­ tion that national capacity In the particular S&T element ts expected to make to the attainment of the sector's·goals In the plan. It Is well appreciated that the resources that can be made aval lable for the pursuit of the S&T obJectives of the plan, wll I be severely I lmlted. On the other hand, t~e effective building and strengthening of the S&T capacity elements of the sector as Integral parts of the relevant sectoral plans, will pay-off In the optimization of scarce resources absorbed by the Implementa­ tion of socio-economic development programs as well as the avoi­ dance of delays. This return to Investment In S&T capacity building and strengthening Is likely to be available In the medium term for most S&T elements. The principal overall strategies proposed for the Implementation of the S&T objectives are the following: 1. Formulate a national policy. laws, regulations and guidelines that promote the building of S&T capability as essential In each sector In accordance with the goals and priorities of the perspective plan. 2. Design and Implement programs of upgrading the ski I Is of the S&T labour force at all levels as needed In priority 
analysis: The text appears to be focused on national development and the role of science and technology (S&T) in achieving economic and social goals. The objectives mentioned, such as raising aggregate production output, promoting education and proficiency levels, and eliminating unemployment, suggest a broad focus on economic development. The emphasis on S&T capacity building and strengthening also implies a focus on science and technology.