development of science and technology on problems of mutual Interest for the CMEA member-countries. Simultaneously, the Working Group coordtnates the elaboration of prognoses for lndlvlduat and most actual Inter-branch and complex problems of 19-3 2a3 science and technology, which are done jointly by the Interested CMEA member-countries. Beside that, the Working Group elaborates proposals for the Committee on scientific-technical coopratlon related to the Baste directions, the content and form of cooperation In prognostica­ tion, forms of cooperation for the elaboration of research In the methodology o~ scientific-technical prognostication. When scientists results of Jointly. elaborating prognoses. temporary col lectlves of and spec I a I I sts are organ I zed, If · necessary. The the elaborated prognoses are used by the countries As a result of almost a decade of joint work the Working Group has elaborated prognoses up to the year 2000 for the development of computer facti ltles, machine-building, the uti I r­ zatlon of secondary raw materials, automlzatlon, computerized networks, etc. Beside that, the Working Group has organized and convened a series of International symposia on the problems of scientific­ technical prognostication. Great attention Is given to the training of special lsts In the sphere of prognostication, especially yo.ung specialists. Thus, two International schools have been organized for young scientists of CMEA member-countries on prognosticating science and technology. The efforts of the Working Group In the area of methodology have resulted In the elaboration of different methods. for exam­ ple, "Methods of Joint prognostication", "Methods of problem­ oriented estimates of the scientific-technical potential"• etc. The adoption of the proposal for elaborating a Complex Program of scientific-technical progress In CMEA member-countries Is a great success of the Working Group. The work on this problem. that continued for almost two years, ended by adopting a 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the coordination of scientific and technological development among CMEA member-countries, with a specific emphasis on the elaboration of joint prognoses for various fields, such as computer technology, machine-building, and automation. The text also highlights the importance of methodology and training for young specialists in the sphere of scientific-technical prognostication. This suggests that the text is primarily related to the development and coordination of scientific and technological advancements, rather than other areas such as economic development, natural resources, or humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Science and technology, Industry