science and technology for development (first previev) The Preparatory Committee, in its decision l (I) of ll February 1977, requested the Secretary-General of the Conference to prepare, in co-operation with the units of the United Nations system that are responsible for implementing the decisions of recent United Nations conferences, a revievr of the progress in the implementation of the recommendations of such conferences highlighting the role of science and technology for development. The Preparatory Committee, in its decision 4 (II) of 3 February 1978, specified that it should have before it at its third session a preview of the above-mentioned review paper, containing mainly references to the decisions and resolutions adopted at recent United Nations conferences having a bearing on the application of science and technology for development. Documentation Preview of the review paper on the progress in the implementation of the recommendations of recent United Nations conferences highlighting the role of science and technology for development (e) Views of the Advisory Committee on the Application of Science and Technology to Development The Economic and Social Council in its resolution 1978/5 of 4 May 1978, requested the Advisory Committee on the Application of Science and Technology to Development, after taking fully into account the relevant decisions and resolutions of the Preparatory Committee, to submit for the consideratio~ of the Preparatory Committee at its third session its preliminary views on the application of science and technology for the development of developing conntries, with emphasis on obstacles which might arise and in this context to utilize, for / ... r A/CONF.8l/PC/l2 English Page 6 practical illustrative purposes only, the five subject areas selected and defined by the Preparatory Committee at its second session. !Jj The Preparatory Committee will also have before it, for its information, a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the role of science and technology in the development of developing countries, highlighting the progress made and obstacles faced in implementing the recommendations of recent United Nations conferences. The text also mentions the Advisory Committee on the Application of Science and Technology to Development, which suggests that the focus is on the application of science and technology for development.

**Category**
Science and technology, Economic development