the elaboration of basic principles and proJects of these programmes Is carried out. At this stage using S and T forecasts In the field of LTP the Initial assignment Is prepared for elaboration of the programme which defines Its structure, sub• programmes, general scheme of Its fulfillment as wei I as evaluation of material and financial Inputs. The total lty of LTP projects serves the basis for elaboration of plans and S and T development programmes stage of draft lng the Principal Guidelines of eocnom lc and development of the country for 10 years. further at the socIal After the LTP Is detailed from the point of view of "' fulfillment dates, required resources and executors Its first priority obJectives are Included Into the state five-year plan of economic and social development. The elaboration of all sections of the Complex programme of $ and T progress Is Inevitably based on the analysis and forecasting of maJor development trends In a given field both In our country and abroad, development priorities of separate directions of S and T progress, forecasting and evaluation of Input requirements for various directions, problems and programmes, forecasting of socio-economic effects of this or that S and T policy. Summing up It Is necessary to under! lne ~he following moments. The Complex programme of S and T progress represents a concentrated expression of long-term scientific and technolgolcal policy of the state. Its complexness Is determined, on the one hand, by consideration of totality of SandT progress aspects <scientific, technological, economic, social, etc.) In their Interrelation and Interaction and, on the other hand, bY concordance and coordination In time, space. Inputs (resources), executors of Its direction, problems and assignments. The principal Instrument of substantiation of the Complex programme consists In forecasting which Is present In alI stages 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the development of a comprehensive plan for science and technology (S&T) progress in a country, considering various aspects such as scientific and technological development, economic and social factors, and resource allocation. The text also mentions the evaluation of material and financial inputs, forecasting, and the coordination of inputs and executors. This suggests that the text is focused on the planning and development of S&T progress, which is closely related to economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology