other components of national S&T capabl I lty In many sectors of the economy. In a few sectors where such activities are pursued, allocations are grossly Inadequate. Both the operational expenses of R&D as wet I as provision of technical equipment and expertise have relied heavily on International agencies and bl lateral ald. Funds at located for search of technology, Its choice and negotia­ tions for Its transfer etc.. from domestic and external sources are far from adequate. The Status of Traditional Technologies: Benefits or yields obtained from the application of traditio­ nal technologies In Ethiopia are generally low In any sector. No coordinated attempt to enhance productivity of such technologies have been made. There are no mechanisms which would disseminate traditional practices proving of appreciable benefit In one part of the country to another where It may prove equally useful. The absence of a system for testing their efficacy In practice and for promoting and supporting their pursuit has meant that even the few Improvements devised, which appear Interesting are wasted. The Use of Indigenous Resources: Until recently, the Industries Imported Into Ethiopia by private entrepreneurs were exclusively chosen on the basis of their profitability. The utilization of Indigenous raw materials. and the creation of employment opportunities received little or no consideration. Up to 50 percent, by value. of raw materials for many such Industries are stll I Imported, thereby Imposing a serious burden on meagre foreign exchange earnings. The lack of Indigenous capacity to furnish domestic raw materials In adequate quantity and quality has been a major deficiency. International Col laboratlon In S&T: Ethiopia receives a modest level of assistance from Interna­ tional and bilateral sources, In S&T capacity bul ldlng In several 102 sectors In the form of research col laboratlon, education and training funding, consultancy, Information exchange etc. There 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the challenges and limitations of Ethiopia's Science and Technology (S&T) capacity, particularly in its industrial and economic development sectors. It highlights the country's reliance on international agencies and bilateral aid, as well as the lack of indigenous capacity to utilize traditional technologies and raw materials.

**Category**
Economy, Industry, Science and Technology