often comes at a huge cost, often with high Interest rates. which could be diverted to finance more productive areas and possible .visits overseas to ascertain the adequacy of technologies envisag­ ed. In the meantime, an Industry/university committee has been established to work out ways and means of offering mutual help. To change the outlook of Universities, often accused of being Ivory towers and Inward looking, our academic Institution Is contemplating the setting up of a consultancy unit to help In alI fields possible, with the help of similar Institutions overseas with wh lch links have been forged and where staff exchange Is possible at minimal cost to the Institutions concerend since International travel costs are borne by benevolent organizations or donor governments. CO-OPERATION A I d for S & T Ins tIt utI on s, Inc I u d I n g theIr creatIon, has been forthcoming as the need was felt and expressed by Government donor countries, and for this we are most thankful. However, such aid has arrived In fits and starts, without real coordination. We have a Meat Authority and Fisheries Research Station donated complete with building and equipment, which have proved quasi .white elephants, at least Initially. The Archleves have received micro-film equipment for recording documents falling apart with age but they cannot afford the film to use such equip­ ment. On the other hand, I aborator res of vI tal Importance to sc fence are operatl ng on budgets of stag f latlon w lth no possl b 111- ty of maintaining. let alone purchasing, equipment. All this has been made evident to the author as a member of an "Adhoc Committee to look Into the Central lsatfon of Laboratory Services"; the report Is awaiting further action. A number of different brands 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the challenges faced by a country in developing its science and technology sector, highlighting the need for cooperation and aid from international organizations and donor governments. It also touches on the issue of inefficient use of resources and the importance of setting up a consultancy unit to help industries and universities collaborate.

**Category**
Science and technology, Education