oven1ll Implementation programme of the economy. Science and Technology Projects: As a result of the sagging economy, an austerity drive was Instituted which led to standstill budgetary at locations and In some cases, cutbacks from the normel operating budget In the public sector. Science end technology development projects were affected by this auterlty drive. Only projects that benefitted the country directly end were most urgent and pressing In terms of providing facilities to the public were Implemented. Therefore, during the 1980's numerous science and technology projects were shelved pending Improvement In the economy. Among such projects were:- IJ The setting up of a science centre Incorporating the concept of a science museum. The meln aim of this project wes to popularlse science end technology and to ••••tepmat•reatdof the public In science and technology 13S II) The proposal to set up a national science and technology Information centre to cater for planning of science and technology a~tlvltles, and catering for the needs of researchers and academicians In the universities, research Institutions and Industries. Nevertheless, lnsplte of the setback various projects were Implemented In 1983. The Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment, through the National Council for Scientific Research and Development, has Initiated a review of the science and tech­ nology development trends In the country with the Intention of strengthening the Ministry's coordinating, planning, monitoring and evaluating functions on science and technology development. This Initiative led to discussions on the formulation of Science Polley for the country and Is now at Its f lnal stage of prepara­tion. The National Coordinating Council for Industrial Technology Transfer has also requested the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment to form a committee to propose to the govern­ ment a Technology Transfer Pol Icy. This committee was formed In 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the implementation of science and technology projects in the country, which were affected by an austerity drive due to the sagging economy. It also mentions the review of science and technology development trends and the formulation of a science policy. These topics suggest that the text is more focused on science and technology development than other areas.

**Category**
Science and technology