countries. was of special Importance and relevance. There Is stll I relatively limited knowledge and experience ~f comprehensive science and technology planning and management In developing country conditions. Various aprpoaches have been Initiated with respect to policies towards development of endogenous capability In different developing countries. The effective management of science and technology constitutes one of the critical pre-requisites tor rapid growth of endogenous capability. While national priorities and pol lcles may differ, all developing countries have the same baste goals of rapid scientific and technological growth and self-rei lance. -rv-These goals can best be achieved through careful policy choices and appropriate planning and mahagement of science and technology and to their Integration with the process of overal 1 soclo• economic development objectives. This Js undoubtedly a very difficult and chal lenglng task but one which necessarily has ·to be tackled. Often. sectoral economic development alone may not meet the goals of rapid. socio-economic and technological progress In 1110st developing coutnrles. Similarly, the·development Of science and technology, by Itself, may not necessarily result In adequate or desired patterns of economic growth. The need for effective Integration of the two processes Is the Important message of.the Vienna Programme of Action. The objective of technology planning and management In this context Is to develop the necessary Institutional and human Infrastructure for appropriate technological choice, acquisition and application and for adaptation and development of Improved techniques and processes. This necessl.tates the rapid growth of national capability In various aspects of technology planning and management. It Is Initially necessary to Identify technological needs and priorities In each economy. These would obviously differ from country to country and over periods of time. It Is also necessary to develop the technological Infrastructure In terms of human ski I Is and resources and Institutional capability 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the development of science and technology in developing countries, highlighting the importance of effective management and integration with socio-economic development. The discussion revolves around the need for institutional and human infrastructure, technological choice, and adaptation of improved techniques. This suggests that the category should be related to the development of science and technology, as well as its implications for economic development.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development