Center for Biomedical Equlp,ment. Mln!stry ·of Healtb, Abbassla. Workshops at National Research Center and six Universities. Standards and Neasureqents: Two facilities exist at the National level: The National Institute of Standards (ASRT). The ·Egyptian-Organization for Standardization (Ministry of Industry). · Extension and Innovation Services: Several such fac llltles exist on the national level: agricultural experiment stations. pilot plants at the National Research Centre. universities and Industry; Engineering and Industrial Design Development Centre. Ministry of Industry; university polycl lnlcs; CENTRAL S and T PLANNINGg FUNDING AND MONITORING The ASRT Is the existing body at the highest level of Egyptian Government which has the understanding and competence to shoulder the responslbll lty of Integrating Rand D planning at the national level. The Structure, instlt1,1tlons and services of ASRT are shown In figs. 1 to 3. Its main functions are as follows: to enhance the contribution of Egyptian scientific capabi­lities to development; to bridge the existing gap between scientists on the one hand and lndustryi agriculture and other sectors on the other; For fulfil ling the stipulated nation-wide role of ASRT. confo­ rming to Its previously mentioned multi-organizational I Inks. an Academy Council -Its supreme legislative organ- Is formulated as shown In Table 1. The ASRT•s major terms of reference are as follows: To support research directed towards solving problems of national inter.est. To encourage appl lcatlon of modern technology. To formulate pol lcles that strengthen linkages between science and technology organizations. To co-ordinate the major research projects of various research Institutions or departments. To define priorities for research In scientific and technological aspects of major de~elopment areas. To encourage basic research and support research schools. To participate with universities In manpower development for training of researchers In specific areas. To organize State Awards In branches of science. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development and management of scientific research and technology in Egypt, with a specific emphasis on the role of the Center for Biomedical Equipment and the National Institute of Standards in promoting innovation and industrial development. The text mentions various institutions and organizations involved in research and development, as well as the importance of bridging the gap between scientists and industry. This suggests that the category should be related to science, technology, and economic development.

**Category**
Science and Technology, Economic development