Purpose: Studies of human capital and economic growth were initially focused on labour and physical capital, but it was later recognised that factors such as education, health, and technology also affected this relationship. The present study aims to examine the effects of education, health, and innovation/technology, as the components of human…

Discusses the problem faced by underdeveloped countries of making the right choices about the application of science and technology. The main issues facing Latin American countries center on how much research they should undertake, how much technology they should innovate and adopt, and how much they should continue to import. (Author/JR)

Examines some major underlying issues responsible for pervasive negative attitudes towards the 1979 United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD). Cites world economy, socio-political influence in less developed countries, and the modus operandi of the United Nations as issues of importance. (MA)

The relation between science and socioeconomic development in both developed and developing countries is discussed. The interdependence of pure and applied science, technology and finance, knowledge and tradition, and national, regional, and world-wide efforts in behalf of progress are characterized. (BL)

Discusses relationships between the developed countries and the less developed countries. Emphasis is on the growing realization of the role of science and technology as determinants of standards of living. Widespread competence in geology is a positive factor. (Author/EB)

Discusses the past experience and the technological advances of industrialized nations, particularly Japan and the West. The relationship between industrialized and developing countries and the developmental process are also discussed. (HM)

Discusses the current use of microbial technology in industrialized countries to develop substitute sources of fuel, food, and fertilizer and why it is important for developing countries to adopt the techniques described to gain economically. A list of references is also presented. (HM)

From the 1972 Behavioral Science Symposium, this article examines the prospect of attaining effective international cooperation for environmental protection of the Earth. Discusses the need for strategies to remove some of the conceptual obstacles (political and social) to cooperation, and identifies some possible conceptual and institutional…

Presents the results of a study of the integration of the sciences in relation to the demands such integration places on discipline-oriented information services and the ability of information services to meet those demands. The research methodology is described. Five data tables and a reference list accompany the text. (JL)

Considers the implications of the technological innovation literature for possible national strategies for innovation. Sketches highly generalized innovation strategies for nations at various levels of technological development. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the emergence and growth of technology and the problems associated with industrial development. Suggests that some management of the applications of technology is possible but will require a major readjustment of the cultural values prevailing in the industrialized societies. (JR)

Economic growth will be constrained by supplies of energy and raw materials. Natural resource ownership is shifting toward nationalization rather than foreign ownership. Energy prices and environmental awareness are forcing reevaluation of extracting and processing techniques. These developments will affect the industrial and social character of…

Presents the second and last installment of the two-part series on Integrated Technology Transfer which was presented to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Switzerland. (HM)

Discusses how the transfer of technology and science from developed to developing countries is affecting the relationship between science and public policy. (HM)

Presents an abridged version of a statement delivered this year to the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development in Switzerland. Goals for a New International Economic Order and the role of scientists are included. (HM)