aimed at co-ordinating and monitoring the main sectors of the economy and constituted the f~undatlon for the achievement of the current organization pattern. This System was characterized by the decisions related to the national Science Pol Icy which were closely related to those for social and economic development, thus ensuring proper corres• pondance between both pol lcles. The National Council for Science and Technology CConseJO Naclonal de Clencla y Tecnlca) was set up pursuant to Law 1271 of 6 June 1974, for Imp lementlng the scient If lc policy at national level. working out scientific and technical research proJects armed at practical obJectives. following the guldel lnes of the Revolutionary Government. The most Important act lv It les of this National Councl I were: To get acquainted with the projects being developed rn Rand 0 Institutions and their scientific and techntcal potentialities; To establIsh a standard terminology for scientific and technical research at national level; To carry out a preliminary survey of the sclntlfic and technological activities In the country; To set priorities and work out the 1976-1980 five-year plan for science and technology; To work out primary m~thodological papers and standards for science and technology In the country; To co-ordinate scientific and technical activities so as to elm at common goals; 66 To establish Scientific Counci Is and other col lectivev organizations; To create the National Commission for the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy. A number of relevant measures were resolutions and Instructions on scientific es of h lgher-level teach lng and research; the Ministry of Higher-Level Education. Implemented. Including: poI lc·y; the categor l­ and the setting up of During this period Law 1323 of 30 November 1976, relating to the Organization of the Central Administration of the State was passed. This Law stipulated: The emergence of three different organizations In the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the organization and implementation of policies related to science and technology, which are closely tied to national development and economic growth. The text mentions the National Council for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Higher-Level Education, and the establishment of scientific councils and organizations, suggesting that the main focus is on the development of scientific and technological capabilities in the country.

**Category**
Science and technology, Education