technological processes; of principal directions of progress and their Influence on scientific and socio-economic -priority justification of certain directions of S&T development In the branches of the national economy, scope of Introduction of new scientific and technological achievements by branches and allocation of resources by directions of scientific and technological progress; -assessment of possible socio-economic consequences of scientific and technological progress; -justification of major principles of target scientific­ technological programmes, their number and necessity; -justification of directions of Improvement of economic mechanism and organizational structure of the economy management ensuring practical Implementation proposed measures; national national of the -elaboration of urgent measures to be Included In the five­ year plan and ensuring Implementation of long-term S&T policy. The elaboration of this Complex Programme allows wide participation of scientists and scientific research organizations In the process of planning thus raising Its scientific level. It Is particularly Important, In view of a rapid development of scientific and technological revolution, to ensure the Increasing role of scientific and technological progress In all spheres of social I lfe, Including the development of Industry and agriculture. Five-year plans of economic and social development envisage major targets for the Implementation of scientific-technological programmes. Scientific-technological programme Is a peculiar form of Inter-branch planning representing by Itself a complex of various measures tied up by common target as well as by resources, executors and Implementation dates planned within the framework of a single cycle •research- production -application•. Such programme Is designed to ensure a considerable lmprovement~of the existing technological and economic level In certain branches of the national economy. These programmes are used for solving maJor scientific and technological problems as wei I as utilizing the newest achievements of scientific and technological progress In the national economy. Alongside with the creation and mastering of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development of a comprehensive plan for scientific and technological progress in a country, with the aim of improving the national economy and addressing major scientific and technological problems. The text mentions the creation and mastering of new scientific and technological achievements, the allocation of resources, and the implementation of long-term policies. These themes suggest a strong connection to economic development and the science and technology sector.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology