countries. Attention was drawn to the unique USSR experience In the Implementation of S&T plans and stimulation of Interest and participation of scientists, planners, etc. through economic:, soc I a I end mo r a I I n c en t I v e s • 29. A range of factors lnf I uenclng the S&T policies and plens were discussed. This Included such considerations es orge­ nlzatlon end management of fundamental scientific research, fore­ costing and socio-economic assessment, lntroductlo~ and mastery of new equlpments and technologies. at location of resources for S&T, planning for S&T human resources, economic efficiency of Investments and Incentives for stimulation of S&T progress. 30. There was a general consensus among the participants of the Seminar from the developing countries that the Soviet expe­ rience might be useful and could be applied, If appropriate, In certain types of S&T activities. It was also noted by some of the pertlclpants that the activities of the USSR In the 464 0 10 co C'l technology transfer reinforce Indirectly the bargaining power .of the developing countries. Examples of a number of specific experiences of the Soviet Union with developing countries In their efforts to strengthen the S&T capacities serve as evidence of this point, though some of the participants gave suggestions for further Improvement of these efforts. IV. RECOMMENDATIONS 31~ Based on the presentation of papers and del lberatlons of the Seminar, the following recommendations were made towards evolution of further measures In the formulation of S&T pol lcles and plans by developing countries. 1. StrengtheolAQ S&T pol Icy-making and planning capacity a) Efforts should be made to strengthen the pol Icy-making and planning capacity of developing countries through formulating and conducting training programmes and semi­ nars In S&T pol Icy-making, planning and management. Such programmes should be conducted In developed as we! I 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the application of science and technology (S&T) policies and plans in developing countries, with a focus on the Soviet Union's experience and its potential for replication. The text touches on various aspects of S&T development, including the formulation of S&T policies, planning, management, and human resources. The context suggests that the topic is relevant to economic development and the strengthening of S&T capacities in developing countries.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development