designed to assist developing countries In Improving their policY making and planning through International cooperation. support In methods and analytical techniques. diffusion of appropriate Information on methodologies and techniques for planning and -I I J- 1-2 programming thro'ugh different channels, Including seminars and training courses. In the process of Identifying specific ways and means of Implementing the Vienna Programme of Action and Its Operational Plan, the United Nations Advisory Committee on Science and Technology for Development <ACSTD> Jn accordance with the decision of the Intergovernmental Committee tor Science and Technology for Development (IGCSTD> has Identified a number of key topics for In-depth examination through Its~ panels of special lsts. One of the A~ panels was organized In Kuwait In 1983 which dealt with the topic on "Human resources development for the planning, management and Implementation of science and technology programmes In developing countries". As a follow-up to the suggestions and recommendations, an Interregional Seminar was organized In Moscow, whose proceed1ngs constitute this volume. The objectives of this seminar were: 1. To assess, through the meeting and Its background material (reports, national papers and case studies. etc.) the needs of Interested countries regarding the whole range of organizations and functions associated with policy-making, planning and Implementation of Science and Technology programmes! 2. To evaluate with the assltance of participants and experts concrete situations In selected countries with a view to arrive at definite recommendations tor strengthening endogenous capacities; 3. To prepare coherent set of training material and documents on the subject of science and technology policy and planning for further dissemination In developing coutnrles. The purpose of this Seminar was also to assess the overal I planning and management functions and Institutional arrangements with regard to policy-making, planning and Implementation of programmes related to science and technology. In this regard, a discussion of concrete situations and experiences In different 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development of science and technology in developing countries, with a specific emphasis on policy-making, planning, and implementation. It mentions the need to strengthen endogenous capacities, which suggests a focus on building local capabilities rather than providing direct aid. The text also mentions the Vienna Programme of Action and its Operational Plan, which is a global initiative aimed at promoting science and technology development in developing countries.

**Category**
Science and technology