RTD in the field of information technology (ESPRIT III) The Council has adopted, by its Decision of 8 July 1991, the specific programme of research and technological development in the field of information technology (1990-1994). Cf. COM(90) 679 of 14 December 1990. The Council has adopted, by its Decision of 8 July 1991, the specific programme of research and technological development in the field of information technology (1990-1994). Cf. COM(90) 679 of 14 December 1990.