In solving the problems of helping the developing countries to use modern methods of produc'tlon organization and efficienT• scientifically based managemen-t of the nat'lonal economy a consi­ derable role Is played by utilization of Soviet experience tn planning and managemen-t. Work In 'this fletd Is being done by a group of sovieT exper'ts and consul'tan'ts In Afghanis-tan. Sovle't planners have assisted In 'the elabortton of basic principles of a 4A1 flve-ye~r plan of the Democratic Yemen for 1981-1985, a five-year plan of Congo for 1982•1986 and a draft economic end social development plan of Guinea-Bissau for 1983-86J they also took pert In preparation of a ten-year economic plan of Ethiopia. Soviet organizations assist the elaboration of general schemes of development and siting of productive units of q~ba, Mongolia and VIetNam covering the period up to 2000 and further: on. Considerable assistance Is being rendered In such fields as organization of national statistical and financial services. banking, preparation of certain branch and territorial long-term and comprehensive programmes. In particular, one may point out that Soviet organizations and specialists have assisted In the elaboration of comprehensive long•term programmes of development of petroleum and gas Industry In Syria, India and Iraq, the development of power grids In libya, the utilization of-•ater and land resources of several river basins In Iraq, the Syrian Ar .. lb Republic, Afghanistan, Mozambique, Madagascar and Ethiopia. Soviet specialists are charged with the task of e'\surlng bll. and gas prospectIng · and dr I I I I ng to be carr led out by n'atlana! organizations In Algeria and Mozambique and, In case of Angola, to he~p the national organizations In controlling the activities of foreign petroleum companies. In many cases the soviet orgent­ zatlons are requested to ensure efficient operation of th• public sector enterprises built by foreign firms. This happs'l~rl In Algeria, Angola, VIet Nam, Cuba, Mozambique and som~ oTher countries. 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the assistance provided by Soviet experts and organizations to developing countries in planning and managing their national economies, with a focus on modernization and efficiency. It mentions various projects and programs in fields such as energy, infrastructure, and resource management. While there is no explicit mention of agriculture, forestry, or fishing, the text's focus on industrial development and resource management suggests that these categories may not be directly applicable. The text also does not fit into categories related to health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry