and abroad to secure a high technical standard on enterprises In their branch. The ministries supervise the work of subordinate research. designing. and devlopment organizations and enterprises• directing their efforts to resolving the most Important econ~lc and Industrial problems. rhey promote Improvements In planning and organizing research and deslgfng projects, In enhancing their efficiency, and In coordinating research and Introduction of Its results In production. The ministries draw up plans I~ their field for scientific research and Introduction of new meet. ·nary. and promote Improvements In the technical standard ot ,production and output at subordinate enterprises. They organize work on subject-oriented plan~ at subordinate enterprises and control their fulfilment. At branch level. ministries bear Important responslbll ltles tor financing scientific research proJects and supplying them with requisite technical and other resources. They are llao responsible for the timely Introduction of new machinery In production. for the promotion of Inventions and lnnvoatlons, for standarlsatlon In their field, for dissemination of scientific and tehcnlcal Information. for selection. positioning. and Improvement of proficiency of ranking technicians and engineers. and for malntenlng International scientific and technical ties. 183 13-1 . Aso¢emy of Sslansas The MPR Acadmey of Sciences holds a special place among the organizations that control scientific and technical progress. being a commonweal~h of scientists. · Its purposes, as set forth In Its statutes, are: promotion of fundamental research In the leading areas of social and natural science; devising scientific preconditions for the practical use of the results of research; earring out "promising research In key areas of scientific, technical and social progress that wll I work for succesful economic, cultural and scientific progress; research In the general aspects of technical progress and their linkage with the well being of people, and, last but not least, assistance In 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of ministries and the Academy of Sciences in promoting scientific research, technical development, and innovation in various fields, with a focus on improving the economy and production. It highlights the ministries' responsibilities in financing research projects, introducing new technologies, and promoting inventions and innovations. The text also mentions the Academy of Sciences' purpose of promoting fundamental research and practical applications. Based on this, it appears that the text is primarily related to economic development and science and technology.

**Category**
Economy, Science and Technology