approaches to Improve the current situation, Including a high­ level se•fnar to analyse specific problems. methods, trends and experiences. 13. Based on these considerations. the following objectives were set out for the Moscow Seminar: (a) to assess. through national reports. case studies and expert-papers as well as reports by relevant United Nations organizations. the nature of functions and organizations In S&T policy-making and planning; (b) to gain an understanding of the range of problems and prospects in achieving progress In this area In the developing countries; (c) to enhance awareness about the Implications of S & T policies and plans on development goals; (d) to evolve specific recommendations which could (I) stimulate national Interest on S & T polleles ~nd plans (II) lead to new policy studies and methodologies (Ill) Identify nature of national and external supports required and Clv) utilize the Interests of lnterntlonal orga~lzatlons. 14. Consistent with these objectives. the Seminar dealt with the following Issues relating to S&T policies and plans: (a) their status Jn developing countries; (b) their Influence on development of S&T Infrastructure and human resources; (c) their relationship to S&T financing; {d) their Impact on transfer, adaptation and utlllzatlon..-..of technologies; (e) their role In S&T cooperation with other countries; (f) conceptual and methodological approaches and (g) -approaches to S&T forecasting {h) recommendations 15. The Seminar Initially discussed these Issues In the Individual national contexts based on the presentations of the national papers. Recognising some of the characteristic regional features and trends, the participants from the African. Asian and Latin American regions further deliberated upon these Issues In the I lght of their particular regional situations. This report synthesizes these deliberations, taking Into account the presentations by the Soviet experts. Ill. ANALYSIS OF TKE ISSUES C:vrrent Stotu:; 16. The national papers presented by the participants re­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the role of science and technology (S&T) in development, specifically in the context of developing countries. The language used is formal and academic, and the topics covered include S&T policy-making, planning, and financing, as well as the transfer and utilization of technologies. The text also mentions international cooperation and the involvement of United Nations organizations, which suggests a global perspective.

**Category**
Science and technology