obstac1es to Innovation, both due to "the lack of flexibility In the structure of our markets and supply systems, as wei I as to the strong risks and scarce financial compensation. Among the principal technological problems the following are mentioned: -Lack of capacity of smal I and medium sized companies to detect their technological requirements and evaluate projects, and tow financial capacity to have access to consulting and engineering firms and research and development centres. 168 .. -lack of normalization, standardization and qualltty control mechanisms. -Weak Internal diffusion of Innovations. -Captive Internal markets leaving much to be desired for this promotion of technological lnnC)vatlon. -Faulty links between tfie productive sector and research cent•rs and lack of capacity In the Intermediate link of consulting and engineering firms. -lack of high level human· resources In the productive sector and I lttle research activity within the sector. ·-Notorious concern for technological problems over the lhort term. -Low level of technological modernization In the greater part of the country's Industrial branches. -lack of fu I I com"prehensl on on the part of the I ndUitr I a 1 sector, In respect to the risk factor which Involves every technological Innovation process and an unawareness on the part of the researchers In respect of the requirements and limitations of the enterprises. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES 1984-1988 Upon the end of the revolution, which began In 1910 and was followed by Internal struggles, It entered a stage of Institutional consolidation uninterrupted untl t· now. Since the thirties, one administration has succeeded the other every sic years via a process of de•ocratlc elections. The first law ·on planning was Issued In 1930 and the first six-year plan covered the period 1934-1940. For some time, the planning efforts were 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing obstacles to innovation in a country, focusing on the lack of flexibility in markets and supply systems, technological problems, and institutional consolidation. The issues mentioned are related to the development of industry and technology, which suggests a strong connection to economic development and science and technology.

**Category**
Industry, Science and technology