TNAG-0618-FCO40-766-Aid-framework-from-UK-to-Hong-Kong-1977 — Page 51

FCO40 Hong Kong Department Records 聯邦事務部香港部檔案 All

for a number of quite complex projects. They have the advantage that it is the consultants rather than the

government who have to recruit and look after the career prospects of those who are used for these tasks. We anticipate that we will continue to need services of this

kind.

42. We are at the present time studying the terms of

service under which people are recruited to serve under ODM auspices but it is too soon to say what if any changes

will result from this.

43. We ar also considering the development of intermediate

technology and recognise that technical co-operation officers can have quite a direct part to play in the extension of technology of this kind. The ODM and its Scientific Units are active in the field of intermediate technology, but a review of these activities is now being carried out, to consider whether they could be usefully extended, with particular reference to the poorest countries, and for the benefit of both the urban and the rural poor.

Z It may be possible to include some further analysis of the review in the final version of the memorandum 7

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.