of Geochromatography are deployed In various laboratories of dif­ferent Institutions within a 200-metre radius. A lot of spare parts and technicians are needed for running and maintaining them. 152 0 10 co C\1 The planning of human rsources development In the field of S&T has been rather on an ad hoc basts. the needs being filled as they presented themselves. with ~gain the generous help of coun­tries donating scholarships. Forecasts have proved difficult and the present situation Is that of a glut of graduates who have remained unemployed as a result of readrng In fields of Interest to them but of little or no value In fields of development. The Government Is now defining areas In which It offers scholarships. Cooperation on the regional level (Indian Ocean Islands of Reunion. the Seychelles. the Comoros. Madagascar) exists mainly In the form of AIRDOI (Association des Institutions de Recherche de I'Ocean lndlen). An association of Universities of Eastern and Southern Africa has recently drafted a constltulon In Harare (June 1984); among the Intentions expressed was that of avoiding the creation of a centre of excellence If It already exists In the region. Mauritius has one such centre of excel lance In the domain of Sugar Technology. shared by the MSIRI and the University of Mauritius. This Is clearly one field of S&T which need no~ be dupl lcated In the region. At the lnternat)onal level, the I lnkages with Universities and Institutions In the United Kingdom. France, etc., have been establIshed for reciprocal exchanges, particularly In S&T. For example, the Commonwealth Science Council (Commonwealth Secretariat) Is sponsoring local research In blogas• and solar driers; the Council for International Cooperation In Higher Education CCICHE, Brltlch Council) will be promoting S&T research and development at the University In the vanguard areas of Microelectronics, Physlcat Resources Planning, Biotechnology• 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development of science and technology (S&T) in the Indian Ocean region, specifically in the context of human resources, institutions, and international cooperation. The text highlights the need for planning and coordination in the field of S&T, and mentions the creation of associations and partnerships between universities and institutions. The text also touches on the theme of employment, as it mentions the glut of graduates in certain fields.

**Category**
Education, Science and technology