UN General Assembly
1962

We know from our own past and present experience in Australia that a vital problem is how developing countries can apply for urgent practical purposes effective doses of the vast amount of scientific and technical knowledge available. This is less of a problem in advanced countries, though even they cannot be said to have solved it, but it is very difficult in less developed countries to bring about sufficient and effective use of scientific and technical know-how. I suggest that thought be given to this in connexion with the February conference. Another problem is how to stimulate research by scientists and inventors into the problems peculiar to the developing countries. This may require novel measures, such as wider and more specific contacts and co-operation between national research institutions.