population to lead a subsistence existence. This traditional sector has produced, when climatic condtlons are favorable. most of the food the nation requires and the agricultural commodities which are Ethiopia's principal exports. It ts also the main supplier of raw materials for the country's Industries which produce mainly the consumer goods. The Industrial sector Is undeveloped and very weak contribu­ ting a mere 16 percent to the GOP per year. It Is based ·alms-t wholly on Imported technologies which has created a high level of dependency situation, benefiting mostly, -the urban sector of the population, now estimated to be about 14 percent. The socio­ economic activities of this sector depend substantially on tech­ nologies, manufactured goods and services from the Industrial !sed countries. STATUS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN ETHIOPIA The attempt to assess the status of science and In various production and service sectors tn Ethiopia revealed major features common to all of -them which briefly Indicated hereunder. The Demand for Technological Imports: tee hnol ogy at present are very Traditional technologies are predominant In most econanlc and service sectors. These technologies nave remained unaltered for ages and make very limited contributions to national develop­ ment. The low level of development a-t-tained at present, have been built with the smal I surplus in the agricultural sector which operates with traditional technologies. The present very low level of devElopment In Ethiopia correspondingly restricts the demand for technological Impor-ts across production and economic sectors. It Is obvious-that 7ne demand for technological Imports wil I rise as the pace of development accelerates. Organisation of Research and De¥eJo,-eat: The pursuit of research and development (R&D) relevant to national needs depends on 7be availability of· appropriately trained manpower, funding. and research facti ltles. These three prerequisites have never been me~ ln most production and economic 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the economic situation of Ethiopia, focusing on the country's agricultural sector, industrial sector, and the demand for technological imports. It also touches on the lack of development in the country and the reliance on traditional technologies. This suggests that the category should be related to economic development and science and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology