technologies were enabled, In any sector, to acquire technical skills essential for the proper utilization and maintenance of these technologies. Some of the factors that aggrevate the technological dependence are: -Little Importance was attached to regular maintenance and repair programming. The cadre and technicians who have the requisite ski I Is nee Is Insufficient. preventlve. of engineers and experle- -Drawings, detailed Instruction manuals and catalogues of machinery and equipment are seldom available. Where they exist they are often In several languages according to the makers. -Repair workshops are grossly Inadequate where they exist. 100 -Facilities are lacking for the fabrication of even minor spare parts requiring unsophisticated technological capability, although there may exist an appreciable demand for such particularly for example In the textile and transport sectors. -Equipment and machinery Imported for the same or closely similar utilization not only originate from a wide variety of sources but were acquired haphazardly with standardisa­ tion requirements being seldom prescribed. The variety of spare parts that must be held In stock Is therefore exces- sive. · -Much of the machinery In use In production and activities Is more than 15 years old, beyond the over which the maker Is customarily obliged to spare parts. Demand for Skilled Manpower, Its Training and Retention: service period deliver The continuous and dynamic development of technology neces­ sitates the training of ever more skilled manpower at ever-higher levels of sophistication for production and service sectors. There Is at present a high demand for professional and technical ski I led manpower relevant to development needs In production and service activities. The educational curricula were until quite recently not oriented to serve this need adequately. The output of graduates by the higher educational Institu­ tions does comprise a limited supply of trained manpower at various levels In sectors such as agriculture, health,and mineral resources. In addition sub-professionals are trained within 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the challenges and difficulties in acquiring and maintaining technological skills, particularly in the context of developing countries. It highlights the lack of adequate infrastructure, skilled personnel, and training programs, which hinder the effective utilization and maintenance of technologies. The text also touches on the issue of demand for skilled manpower and the need for training programs to meet this demand. Given the focus on technological skills and the challenges in developing countries, it is likely that the text is related to economic development, industry, or education.

**Category**
Education, Industry