tasks through research councils which are organized In various fields. It supports research projects by providing grants from funds It receives from International organizations. The relevant research councils supervise the research projects which have received grants from the Commission. EXISTING AND PLANNED ORGANIZATIONS AND NETWORKS DEALING WITH TECHNOLOGY FORECAST'AND EVALUATION It Is difficult to say that Ethiopia possesses organizations and networks dealing with technology forecast and evaluation. Ideally. In the search for technology for a specific purpose, all potential sources should be surveyed. The technologies Identi­ fied should be screened for suitability and those short-listed should be assessed In depth. It should also be possible during the negotiations to prescribe modification In design to further enhance the suitability of the technology to the conditions In Ethiopia. This Is rarely done. If at all, except perhaps by the Ethiopian Airlines which has built a commendable capability In the alrcrafts technology over the years. 0 ~ The Development ProJects Study Agency CDPSA) which was esta- ~ bllshed fn 1980 at the CPNCO may be of special rnterest In this 107 area of .technology evaluation. The main objective of the Agency Is to strengthen the capacity of·Ethloplan Institutions Involved In project planning. Its main function Is to assist Institutions engaged In project activities In strengthening their capabilities. The Agency compares technical and economic options and rejects Inferior proJects In order to achieve the more efficient at loca­ tion of scarce resources. The Agency also houses the Ethiopian Centre for Technology which has been established with assistance from UNCTAD to screen and Influence technology Imports, In order to further the development of a national technological capabl tlty. The Agricultural Implements and Services corporation does a limited amount of technological evaluatln In the agricultural sectors. However, because of shortage of trained manpower and facll ltles Its activities are severely limited. 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the evaluation and selection of technologies in various fields, including agriculture, industry, and transportation. It highlights the importance of technology forecasting and evaluation in Ethiopia, and discusses the role of organizations and institutions in this process. The text also mentions the Development Projects Study Agency (CDPSA) and the Ethiopian Centre for Technology, which are involved in technology evaluation and import screening.

**Category**
Science and technology, Industry, Agriculture