rates In developing new national economy brenc·hes and types of production In the CMEA member States end first of el 1 In develop­ Ing research end working up major Tnterbranch problems ensuring· from the long-term target co-operation programmes. The Committee organizes the preparation of draft multi­ lateral agreements between the CMEA countries In the field of scientific and technological co-operation, and In particular, promotes the creation In the established order of International scientific research Institutes, designing organizations, jot~+ laboratories (departments), temporal scientific research groups. scientific-production associations end other organizations of muttlleterel scientific and technological co-operation (Including councils of authorized representatives and co-ordinating centres>. Together with these activities the Committee promotes the co-ordination of problems of multilateral scientific and techno• logical co-operation of the CMEA countries with bilateral co­ opratlon of these countries In the field of science and techno• logy In order to ensure the exchange of Information on the most Important measures of scientific and technological co-operation elaborated and carried out under bilateral agreements. The Committee activities envisage the elaboration of proposals for the CMEA countries co-operation In the field of utilization of scientific and technological Innovations and progressive production experience} organization of the Informa­tion exchange on the appl lcatlon of modern methods of forecast• lng, planning and management of S&T, as well as organizational work of the Interested CMEA countries for complex planning of cooperation Is solving particular scientific and technological problems through ~o-operatlon programmes covering ell stages of scientific research, development and Introduction of the results of Joint work In production. The Committee organizes co-operation In the analysis of the world achievements of S&T and joint forecasting of the develop­ ment of selected areas In the field of S&T; In training end qual tflcatlon Improvement of scientific and technical personnel; In exchange of scientific end technological Information end deve­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the organization and activities of a committee focused on promoting scientific and technological cooperation among member states of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (CMEA). The committee's goals include developing new national economies, promoting research, and ensuring long-term cooperation. The text mentions the creation of international scientific research institutes, laboratories, and other organizations, as well as the exchange of information and training of scientific and technical personnel. These activities suggest that the committee's primary focus is on advancing science and technology, which is closely tied to economic development.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development