overshadou the need for Long-term ba8ic research whlch could guide long-termplanning and progranning for developnenti (b) There is an abundance of descriptive research on the Droblems of discrininati.on against $onen Ehich are ugeful on their ol,n rnerits, but there is a definlte urgent need for explanatory, participator!, and analytical research to ascertain and assess the reason behlnd thls discrininationi (c) Ingtead of isolating research on wotnen into a separate body of so-called nonenr s studles, i.t is necessar_\r to incorporate this research into the main body of acientific thougbt in all donains and fields of learning, In order to contribute to 6uch a huge undertaklng, attention should be paid to research nethodotogles for analyging, nonitorlng and evaluating womenrs role ln the developnent process, arhich are lnportant instrunents ln the efforts to achieve the inteqration of uonen inlo the nalnstream of development at all 1evels. 9. Furthermore. the findings of reaearch so far undertaken by the Institute point to the need for research in the followinq broad areas: (a) To review and anallrse the present rnod el. of developnent and tbe different approaches and concepts used 5o far in development strategies, r.rith a vlew to underatanding why rronen I s needs and participation are not integrated in these developnent atrateg ie8 iA/40/707 Eng 1i Bh Page 5 (b) To identif'\t tbe economic dimension of actual develoPnent tbeories and aDproaches especially where lhey nerge into the sociat perception of the uork and life of rdonen; (c) To assess the benefits and losses to women derivinc fron the econonic and social changes in preseht-da!, socletyi (d) To exanlne the linkages betrdeen the nicro and nacro levels of development and ttte interrelat lonsh ips betueen the lnternational and national dinensions' taking lnto consideration the econonic, social and cultural aspects as thelt relate to llomen i
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of long-term basic research to guide development planning and programming, with a focus on understanding the reasons behind discrimination against women. It highlights the need for research that incorporates women's roles in development and assesses the benefits and losses to women from economic and social changes. The text also mentions the need to review and analyze development theories and approaches, as well as the linkages between micro and macro levels of development.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Science and technology