976 



scientific and technological research and the arms build-up and 

 in strengthening their efforts to support disarmament. 



Science and Technology Extension Work and Making the Public 

 Aware of What Science and Technology Have to Offer 

 $332,000 2 - h 



Contribute to the establishment and consolidation of national 

 programs in S&T extension work and active cooperation between 

 Member states. Train some 20 science journalists. Publication 

 of the journal, "Impact of Science on Society." Award science 

 prizes. 



TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMS 



1. Study grants, contributions to training activities 

 and purchase of laboratory equipment: $44,700 



2. UNDP support: ($130,000) 



3. UN Financing System for S&T for Development: ($50,0 



IX. 2: Science and Technology Policies 



Regular program 



of which staff costs 



of which project costs 

 Regular program and overhead (64.2 

 Other sources 



Overall comment on IX. 2 : The purpose of this program is to promote the 

 framing of national science and technology policies which will translate 

 socioeconomic objectives into plans of action and program budgets for 

 research and development and science and technology services. This is 

 an area containing a large variety of activities; many of limited or 

 questionable value. However, the encouragement and support of regional 

 science ministerial meetings can provide many beneficial results to the 

 developing world enhancing the efficiency of training projects and con- 

 tinuing interactions with the global science community (such meetings 

 at the European/North American level are of marginal value) . Other 

 science policy work appears to be academic or theoretical although 

 advisory services to developing countries could be valuable if they 

 include special training opportunities coupled to pragmatic development 

 problems and measures to increase the effectiveness of research insti- 

 tutions. Much of the remaining work could profit from a careful review 

 and evaluation. Other UN components may be more appropriate instruments 



