Intervention. Development programmes that could make an Impression on the electorate received greater appreciation than those scientifically tested and evaluated. A second obvious effect of the consideration of ~echnology Input at the sectoral level was that the provided by the sectors staff who were not professionals In planning processes and neither had concept of science and technology. scIence and Inputs were necessar II y an lndepth Consequently, targets that were set were never attained even after having the required financial resources support. VIolent fluctuations In budgetary allocation for research caused a maJor drawback In terms of time, money, and manpower to the national scientific effort. For example, any Interruption or suspension of long-term proJects meant starting alI voer again In a number of cases when funds ·became available. 9-1 119 There was observed also a serious lack of any linkages between the needs and potential of the various economic sectors. There existed so muciT compartmentalisation that several gaps were left unattended to. There was an obvious evidence of a scramble to Individual and Institutional growth and autonomy more than any move towards cooperation and coordination. In the first two 5-year Plan periods, there was no separation of authority .between the policy maker and lmplentor. However the 7-year Plan of 1963-1970 was designed by a National Planning Commission comprising of tndlvlduals that were selected In their own right. THE POLICY Within the period under review and particularly In the early stages, the poI Icy on sc lence and techno logy appears to be one of rapid development. This meant that the main elements of science and technology such as training. transfer of technology. research, Industrialisation, diffusion of research and financing of research had to be done at a pace that was faster than the social and economic environment could absorb. Therefore It can 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the challenges and limitations of implementing science and technology development programs in a country, with a focus on the lack of coordination, inadequate planning, and insufficient resources. It also touches on the theme of compartmentalization and the need for cooperation and coordination between different sectors. These themes suggest that the category related to science and technology would be the most fitting.

**Category**
Science and technology