focuses on Identifying the role of SandT, on setting priorities and organizing International Inputs to serve national goals. The research councils strengthen and support~ and T services through: Information extension Instrumentation. and standards. R AND D Ll NKS linkage with the Universities: A Linkage Committee has been developed by ASRT with alI universities In Egypt and Its structure Is shown In table 2. 86 Table 2. Chalrmao: President of ASRT ~LS: 12 University Deputy Rectors for Research and Post-Graduate Studies. VIce-President of AUC tor Research and Post-Graduate Studies. I Secretary-General, Supreme Council of Universities. 1 VIce-President Councl Is ASRT tor Special lzed 3 Representatives of Military Academy and Central Organ for Mobilization and Stati­stics. 1 Under-Secretary of State for Specializ­ ed Councils' Affairs. 3 Directors of Scientific Statistics Department, NIDOC . and Nat lonat I ntorma­ tlon Network Project, ASRT. Links with local Government Units: Egypt Is divided Into eight Integrated economic regions, shown In the accompanying map (fig. 4). It was decided to establish eight R and D Centres directed to achieve Integrated regional development through: Identification of problems hindering development; maximizing the utilization of regional resources; adaptation of available S and T know-how; effective application of SandT to serve regional development plan; legislative. organizational and managerial measures. The Perspectives of the present 5-Year R and D Plana The following aspects are reflected In the present five year plan: the national responsibility of ASRT; the Involvement of over 1000 top-level special lsts and expertise In the activities ·of the Councils; 7-1 87 the obligation of the Scientific Community to contribute to the National Development Plan; gearing research work to national problems and needs; research results should have a user; technical ministries should be closely linked with or approve the proposed Plan; Rand D work to coincide with the national socio-economic development; 
**Analysis**
The text focuses on the role of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) in setting priorities and organizing international inputs to serve national goals, particularly in the context of Egypt's national development plan. The text highlights the importance of linking research with national problems and needs, as well as involving top-level experts and organizations in the research process. The text also mentions the establishment of eight R&D centers to achieve integrated regional development, which suggests a focus on economic development and regional planning.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology