bolders are hel.d at reqular intervals, at ehich tine infornation is exchanged atlong the particlpants and guidance is provided. Although the tinanclal value of ehis experience is alifticult to ouantify - it wlll vaty trom country !o country - it can save tine and money for research establishments in developing counttles. 161. The nost itnportant ECDC feature of lhe Agencyrs technical co-oPeratlon programme is lhe netrrork of, institutions created for tbe lnPlenentation of inter-country projects. The best example of this in the Agencyrs recent experrence is a UNDP-aupport,ed project for countries in lhe Asian and Pacific ragion in the industrial aPplication of isotopes and radiation technology' Tbis lnvolves at least seven ditferent networks, rhere centfes of excellence in the partlcipating countrie€ becone the focal point for work in a 91ven subject' For example' under "radiation procegsinqr a research centre in Indonesia is the leader for nork on radiation vulcanization of, natural latex rubber, surface coa!ing of tood productg and radiation cross-Iinking of ingulaled Hlre and cable. rn the sane flelal, a research centre in India and one in the Republic of Korea are the leaders for l.lofK on the radiatlon sterilization of single-use nedical supplies. So it goes for each neteork. The co-ordination meetlngs for senior-level nanaqers, the various training activities and the practical denonstrat ions of nodern techniques and advanced technoloqy enable the participat.inq developing countriea to share their experience and the installed capabitity they possess in their respectlve f ie:-d(s) of specializatj.on. Th13 ts a dynanic project in lrhich the industrial sector rs also heanily engaged. This industrial applicatlons proiect is the largest of serteral activities beinq carried out under the unbrella of a Regional Co-operation Agreenent for Research, Development and Tralning related to Nuclear Science and Technotogy. A sinitar regional co-operation progranne is being developed for countries in Latin tuner ica.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of international cooperation in research and development, specifically in the field of nuclear science and technology. It highlights the benefits of sharing knowledge and expertise among countries, particularly in developing countries, and mentions specific projects and networks established to facilitate this cooperation. The text also mentions the involvement of the industrial sector and the exchange of information and guidance among participants.

**Category**
Science and technology, International trade