be observed that Instead of developing alternative technologies. relevant to our socio-cultural needs, and based on a consistent approach of engaging In problem solving research, the country's researchers were rather ushered Into f lerce competlt ton to produce research results relevant to the 20th century advanced economy. This was not necessarily a defect attributable to the scientists but It Is because the socio-economic expectations far outweighed the local scientific and technological capability. This resulted In a situation where the scientific and technological personnel were forced Into a doubl lng up action of catching up on several fronts Including pressures on the International scene. THE PROBLEMS In a situation In which the science and technoloyg Input was In several Instances a window dressing of the National Development Plan, and where the cultural conflicts between the politician and the technologist could not lead to an orderly appraisal of the National development needs, several distortions were created In relating the science and technology capacity and capability within the country to the tempo of Industrialisation desired. Therefore. the earlier development plans built very large Infrastructures but which were rendered under-uti I lzed because the relative pace of development o.f' science and technology In a third world country having a natural slow rate of progress In science was no! fully appreciated. Apart from the early sixties when the personal Intervention of the President, caused the flow of financial resources. there has not been any definite budget for science and technology. Although each economic sector receives some funding from both 120 ·0 II) co ~, tnternel en~ external aourc••• theat htve ntver been e~e~uate t• make the dealra~ Impact. Reaeerch Ia baalc In Science end Technology eppllcatlon but It can be overemphasised at the expense of other Inputs. It is believed that the urly planners muat have mlshkenl y equated 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the development plans and strategies of a country, highlighting the challenges and limitations faced by its scientists and technologists. It touches on the mismatch between the country's socio-economic expectations and its scientific and technological capabilities, leading to distortions in the development process. The text also mentions the lack of a definite budget for science and technology and the need to balance research and development with other inputs.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology