Specialized Councils. SandT Is thus no longer a marginal activity but an Insepara­ ble compnenet of the National Development for which 1.31 of the GNP on the national level ·ts allocated. December 19, 1982, marked a crucial event In the history of R and D Planning In Egypt when the 5-Year Send T Research Plan of the Specialized Councils was presented to President Mobarak at Qubbah Palace during his meeting with the Academy Council. Directives for Implementing the 5-Year R and D Plan to maximize the values of planning, monitoring and control; to maximize the utlllzatfon of all marketing research results to Improve productivity both quantitatively-and qualitatively; to en~ure sufficient Information to enhance pub I ic awareness; to set priorities according to the following criteria: meeting Immediate needs of the society; Integration and co-ordination with national SandT potential. timing with the Implementation schedules of the 5-Year Plan; Volume of endeavour to solve nat,onal proble.s. New Structures Clnter-Councll Committees): Following the five-Year Plan, certain multi-disciplinary pro­jects were presented treating crltlcel problems In the following domains: -Development of rural areas. -Potable water and sewage. -Food Industries and nutrl~ion. -Urbanization and •agalopolis. -Sinal develop•ent. lmple .. n~atlon: In March 1983 the Academy Council adopted the resolutions regarding the Implementation of the 5-Year S and T Research Plan. Tbe Specialized Councils Identified the first-year priorities of their research projects out! lned In the Plan. Pub I lc notice of those selected priority projects was made during the period from April-October 1983. ~ The statutes and regulations governing the whole process of C\1 Implementation were published by the end of April 1983. This booklet also contained the necessary details of selection 7-2 89 criteria of research proposals to be contracted upon, In addition to the procedure to be tot lowed for management and follow-up of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implementation of a research plan in Egypt, focusing on the development of various sectors and the allocation of resources. The plan seems to be aimed at improving the country's national development, with a focus on research and development (R&D) in different fields. The text mentions specific projects in areas such as food industries, potable water, and urbanization, which suggests that the plan is not limited to a single sector.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology