world. To this end It would also be expedient to strengthen contacts between science and the schools of higher learning In those countries and between their science and Industries. At International level the top priority should be to stop the "brain drain" from the developing countries. This can be done by either organisational or economic measures or by a combination of both. In this context It would be fair If the countries admitting skillful migrants paid a compensation- to those losing them. A halt to the arms race and a changeover to stage-by-stage disarmament with the release of part of the saved money for development needs would also help a great deal to build scientific capabl titles In the developing countries. However, In any case the Western countries should honour their commitments on the net transfer of cap I tal for development needs agreed upon at the United Nations. As for the Soviet Union, It Is already doing more than any other power In giving assistance to developing countries (30). It Is also Important that a considerable amount of this assistance Is earmarked specifically for building local scientific capabilities In developing countries. THE SOVIET UNION'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CAPABILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. The Soviet Union knows from Its own experience the Importance of advanced science for development and appreciates the problems and needs of the developing countries. So It Is helping them first of all In building the Infrastructure of science-laboratories, research and designing centres, and experimental Industries. As of 1983, more than 20 research 264 0 It) co N centres and laboratories have been set up In developing countries with Soviet assistance. Another 20 are under construction. As a rule, laboratories are also attached to enterprises being build with Soviet assistance and to the schools of higher learning 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of building scientific capabilities in developing countries, which is closely related to economic development. The author suggests ways to achieve this, such as strengthening contacts between science, schools, and industries, stopping the "brain drain", and providing assistance from developed countries like the Soviet Union. This assistance includes setting up research centers and laboratories, which is a key aspect of science and technology development.

**Category**
Education, Science and technology