resources In selected prospective areas of Yemen. Parallel with the estabflshment of YMPA <now YOMINCO> In 1974, the University of Sana'a Council realized the Importance of education of geology and the major role of geoscientists. In the development of National Economy. Commencement of the geology department, as one of the Faculty of Science departments started In 1974. Through research activities of Its graduates and staff members. some contribution was given to the geology of Yemen particularly In the fields of mineral resources. groundwater. and petrochemistry. This Is beside the contribution currently made by Its graduates who are holding executive positions In YOMINCO and other Institutions concerned with the development of natural resources of Yemen. The role of YOMINCO, and the University of Sana'a accounts for the rapid progress In geoscience research and development of natural resources during the 1970's and continues for the 1980's as shown In Figure 3. The National Centre for Science and Technology The United Nations Conference on Science end Technology for Development (UNCSTD> was held In 1979 to strengthen the science and technology capabilities of developing countries. The confe­ rence was attended by delegates from 142 countries Including Yemen. It adopted by consensus In 1979 the VIenna Program of Action whose recommendations In paragraphs 23 and 26 are relevant to objectives of the Yemen National Centre tor Science and Technology. The ~oposaf of the President of the University of Sana•a delivered to UNESCO In September 1980 to establIsh the National Centre for Science and Technology In Yemen stated the following goals: (I) Determination of priority obJectives for science and technology compatible with the overall economic and social Objectives of the country. Cll) Contribution to the Increase of endogenous capabilities In the fields of appropriate technology or adopting existing technology particularly those applied to rural sectors. 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the establishment of institutions and programs related to geology and natural resources in Yemen, with a focus on education, research, and development. It highlights the role of the University of Sana'a and YOMINCO in advancing geoscience research and contributing to the country's economic development. The text also mentions international cooperation, specifically the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD).

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology