PROGRAMS OF THE BOARD ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT; SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES, 1970-1978

BOSTID"s programs involve collaboration with counterpart organizations in LDC"s and are addressed to the use of science and technology in social and economic development. Descriptive summaries on overseas programs focus on major development sectors and include problems associated with agriculture, industrialization, and the use of natural resources. Activities of the Advisory Committee on Technology Innovation (ACTI) are reported on applying current technology to immediate problems of LDC"s and accelerating the scientific advance-potential application progression. Also presented are summaries of special studies and advisory panels. A brief section is included on the organization and activities of the Board itself, evaluation of BOSTID"s program, program development and follow-up, and Board-related activities. Reports and publications from the various programs are listed, as well as program participants -- including Board members, staff and panelists -- by country, activity, and nationality.