which presupposes evaluation of possible results of the accelera­ tion of S&T progress. That Is why two approaches are used for the elaboration of the Complex Programme: assessment of socio­ economic effects of · S&T progress and Identification of tasks posed by the national economy development In terms of S&T. 273 The major tasks of the Complex Programme of S&T progress In the system of long-term planning are as follows: -forecasting of principal· directions of S&T progress. definition and substantiation of priorities of separate directions of S&T development. selection and formulation of a I 1st of scientific and technological problems which should be solved In a given planned period; -assessment of Impact produced progress on solving socio-economic Introduction of S&T achievements In determination of structural shifts and to S&T progress; by achievements of S&T problems. scales of the national economy. production efficiency due -elaboration of measures which are Included Into the plans of the coming five-year period and which promote real lzatlon of long-term S&T pol ley (proposals on distribution of resources. Improvement of economic mechanism an~ organizational structure of science and production spheres. list of new S&T programmes to be elaborated. ~c.). The Complex Programme up to the year 2005 has been elaborated by the Scientific Council of the USSR Academy of Sciences and the USSR State Committee on Science and Technology on the problems of scientific-technological an~ socio-economic forecasting under the chairmanship of a vice-president of the USSR Academy of 'Sciences. The Council was composed of 63 commissions In 5 major directions (principal directions of S&T development; principal directions of S&T progress In the national economy branches; S&T progress and major problems of socio­ economic development; regional problems of S&T progress; world economy and S&T progress). More than 500 organizations engaged In scientific research, design and other activities took par~ In this process. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the Complex Programme for S&T progress, which aims to accelerate scientific and technological advancements and their impact on the national economy. It seems to focus on the strategic planning and prioritization of S&T development, as well as the assessment of its socio-economic effects. This suggests that the category should be related to economic development, science, and technology.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology