(cI rn services, no overall trends rerated to internationar factors a.eidentifiable. The pattern of activlty is co|lpl,ex and beterogeneous, and tbeanalyticar difficulties are lncreased or,lng to data $eaknesses in this secEor.This is relevant in vier{ not only of the inportance of the service sectorrsconsiderable dernaDal for fenale Labour but also that tbe sector expands in thedeveloped countr ieg. (d) The inpact that technoloqical innovations have had on the role and statusof L'omen is exanined in Chree studles carrled out ln co-operation rrith UNCTAD.Better understanding of the l nterrelat ionship bet[een technology and wonen,s social and econornic positlon entails a broader view of technology as beinq objects,technigues and processes whicb would serve to enhance hunan capabilities. Thestudies touch broadly upon the itrpact of the transfer and developnent oftechnology, incruding the choice of technology, and their inpact on the position and uork of nonen. The effects of net, technologies in agriculture. industrv andenploynent and its effect on traditional fenale Jobs are revieeed. selected policyissues rere presented I'ith particular enpbasis on the fact ttrat policies have to beacconpanied by complenentary neasures - beyond a strict definition of technology tostinurate technological change nhich would benefit rrornen and their societles. (e) The influence of terns of trade among nations, the fluctuacion of pricesof prinary coNnodities and the irnpact of tariffs and quotas on rnanufacturing andproducts fron developing countries on the enploynent, $orking and living conditlons and general pell-being of nonen in the developing and developed countrles has beenpresented. (f) The inPact of nacro-econonie nonetary and fiscal policies on l,omen shouldbe considered in the context of current international econonlc crisesi elaborationof specific poLicy neasures for social developnent in the process of revierring theinternational tnonetary systeft and search of the nerr approaches to internati.onalflanancei identification of sel-f-reliant productive activiti.es and the developnentparticularly for periods when restrictive nacro-econonic policies are adopted; andthe financial reguirernents for renoving poverty amoDg women. 70. rn all sectors' some sinirarities are evident. gtherever eomen have gained orheld on to enployment, the work involved bas carried a lot,. reuard in relation tothat of rnen. Furthernore, international changes have not contributed ln a maJor
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing various aspects of women's economic participation and the impact of technological advancements, international trade, and economic policies on their employment and living conditions. It also touches on the importance of considering women's social and economic positions in the development of technology and policies. The text seems to be analyzing the complex relationships between these factors and their effects on women's lives, particularly in the context of international economic crises.

**Category**
Economic development, Employment