were Incorporated In the Programme of Action. These were further elaborated by the Intergovernmental Committee on Science and Technology for Development, established after the Yfenna Confe­ rence. through the framework of an Operational Plan ln terms of eight major programme areas. These programme areas covered various lntersectoral policy and programming aspects which were critical for the development of endogenous technological capabl• llty and for developing the necessary environment for rapid scientific and technological progress. The programme areas ex­ tended from science and techno~ogy policies and plans to the strengthening of technological Infrastructure, the selection and acquisition of technology; the development of human resources; the financing of science and technology; the provision of sclen• tlflc and technological Information; the strengthening of re• search and development and Its linkages to the production system In developing countries and the strengthening of scientific and technological coopratlon between developing countries and between developing and Industrial I zed nations. The VIenna Programme of Action and the Operational Plan represent a broad-based blueprint of pol lcles and Institutional objectives and programmes which prescribe the parameters for planning and management of science and technology. While secto­ ral priorities are different from country to country because of varying factor endowments and levels of development, the broad Inter-sectoral spectrum of activities Incorporated In the VIenna Programme and Its Operational Plan provide the overal I framework for technology planning and management. The VIenna Programme of Action recognizes •a clear need to adopt measures to create. stimulate and promote the demand for endogenous scientific and technological activities• and sets forth a number of requirements as well as proposals for spe~lflc action on the national, regional and International levels. The Operation Plan for the Implementation of the VIenna Programme recommends that the United Nations system support activities 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the Vienna Programme of Action and its Operational Plan, which focuses on science and technology development in developing countries. It mentions various program areas, including strengthening technological infrastructure, human resources, and scientific cooperation. The text also highlights the importance of creating and promoting demand for endogenous scientific and technological activities. This suggests that the primary focus is on the development of scientific and technological capabilities, which is closely related to economic development.

**Category**
Science and technology