10. Adaptation of technologies, to Increase the capacity of engineering and consulting firms and the technical departments of companies In the Identification, selection, assimilation and adaptation of technology. 11. Technical standardization, to standardization of pieces and components and adoption of quality control systems adjusted system. strive toward a to stimulate the to the productive 12. Technological assistance to upgrade the technological level of the productive apparatus and to foster the technological advisory and extenslonlsm services via agreements with the productive sector. 13. Physical Infrastructure for research, In order to allocate financial support and distribution of equipment In fair terms to all research Institutions. 174 14. Scientific and technological Information, to promote the harmonious and efficient development of national data banks and systems for scientific and technological Information. 15. Social communication of science and technology to aid In creating a scientific and technological culture lnal I the strata of society, pub I lclzlng the role of science and technology In the economic, social and cultural development of the country. 16. Study and tuning of the national transfer of technology system promoting the adjustment of the legal Instruments rtlltlng to Import and transfer of. technology, to the current conditions and policies of national development. · 17. International scientific and technical cooperation, to establIsh mechanisms for technical and academic col laboratlon to aid In national development, In coordination with the Secretariat of Foreign Affaris. PROGRAMS FOR SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT In this chapter are Included the programs of the eight sectors of pub! lc activity that most greatly Influence or require technological and scientific development. They propose actions tending to Increase the supply of scientific and technological know-how and services demanded by the respective sectors. These programs wll I be carried out by the agencies. centers and research Institutes, coordinated by the secretariats of State 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be focused on the development and implementation of science and technology in various sectors of public activity, with the goal of stimulating economic growth and development. The programs and initiatives outlined aim to increase the capacity of engineering and consulting firms, promote technological standardization, and provide scientific and technological information to the public.

**Category**
Science and technology, Industry