Technological Capabilities In Developing Countries

Author : National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Development, Security, and Cooperation,Office for Central Europe and Eurasia,Committee on Science and Technology in Foreign Assistance
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309164733

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The Fundamental Role of Science and Technology in International Development by National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Development, Security, and Cooperation,Office for Central Europe and Eurasia,Committee on Science and Technology in Foreign Assistance Pdf

In October 2003 the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Research Council (NRC) entered into a cooperative agreement. The agreement called for the NRC to examine selected aspects of U.S. foreign assistance activities-primarily the programs of the USAID-that have benefited or could benefit from access to strong science, technology, and medical capabilities in the United States or elsewhere. After considering the many aspects of the role of science and technology (S&T) in foreign assistance, the study led to the publication of The Fundamental Role of Science and Technology in International Development. In the book special attention is devoted to partnerships that involve the USAID together with international, regional, U.S. governmental, and private sector organizations in fields such as heath care, agriculture and nutrition, education and job creation, and energy and the environment. This book explores specific programmatic, organizational, and personnel reforms that would increase the effective use of S&T to meet the USAID's goals while supporting larger U.S. foreign policy objectives.

Author : Ruby Gonsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1349263710

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Technological Capabilities in Developing Countries by Ruby Gonsen Pdf

Author : Bengt-Åke Lundvall,K.J. Joseph,Cristina Chaminade,Jan Vang
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781849803427

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Handbook of Innovation Systems and Developing Countries by Bengt-Åke Lundvall,K.J. Joseph,Cristina Chaminade,Jan Vang Pdf

The innovation systems (IS) approach emerged as a theoretical framework in the industrialized world in the mid-1990s to explain innovation and growth in the developed world. This Handbook is the first attempt to adapt the IS approach to developing countries from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint. The Handbook brings eminent scholars in economics, innovation and development studies together with promising young researchers to review the literature and push theoretical boundaries. They critically review the IS approach and its adequacy for developing countries, discuss the relationship between IS and development, and address the question of how it should be adapted to the realities of developing nations. Spanning national, sectoral and regional innovation systems across Asia, Latin America and Africa, and written by the world s leading scholars within the field, this comprehensive Handbook will strongly appeal to academics, researchers and students with an interest in innovation and technology in developing countries.

Author : M. Fransman,K. King
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1984-07-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015009036032

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Technological Capability in the Third World by M. Fransman,K. King Pdf

Collection of essays and conference papers on the economic policy of technological change in developing countries and newly industrializing countries - uses case studies to illustrate technological Innovation and growing self reliance, as well as the educational aspects of technology transfer; discusses development economics and development policy aspects. Bibliography. Conference held in Edinburgh 1982 May to Jun.

Author : Willie Siyanbola,Olumuyiwa Olamade
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317116318

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Innovation Systems and Capabilities in Developing Regions by Willie Siyanbola,Olumuyiwa Olamade Pdf

In today's knowledge-driven world, innovation and innovation systems have become key policy issues. However, the extent of knowledge that is available on these concepts in less developed countries is still relatively low. Much of what we know about innovation theory and systems has come from the developed countries and reflects their world view. This apparent knowledge deficit has major implications for less developed countries. Innovation Systems and Capabilities in Developing Regions adds to the growing body of knowledge on developing countries. The theoretical and empirical case studies presented here advance the notion that, while developing countries may not engage in frontier research, a critical knowledge base upon which these countries compete for global markets is emerging. There is evidence that state and non-state actors are increasingly emphasising policies that sit within the framework of national innovation systems. This book illuminates this shift in policy competence at national levels. The contributions in this volume highlight the need for thorough understanding of the role of diffusion-based innovation linked to technology transfer and acquisition. They also provide empirical evidence on the drivers, dynamics and impact of such innovation in developing economies and the constraints that apply. Contributors also document the application of the innovation system approach in developing countries as well as the build-up and diffusion of technological capabilities within innovation systems. Academics, higher level students, policy makers and practitioners involved with innovation and the economics of technical change, particularly in developing countries, will find this a valuable book.

Author : Ruby Gonsen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781349263691

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Technological Capabilities in Developing Countries by Ruby Gonsen Pdf

This book combines the concept of technological capabilities from the development literature with an explanation of the specifics of these capabilities in industrial areas affected by new biotechnology. This provides a framework of analysis for the modern bioprocessing industry in Mexico. The necessity to go beyond mastery of imported technologies for these industries is discussed. More generally, the absence of core-scientific capabilities at the firm-level and other country-specific factors deter the potential for developing countries to catch-up in biotechnology.

Author : Ken Guy,Erik Arnold
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821332163

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The Diffusion of Information Technology by Ken Guy,Erik Arnold Pdf

World Bank Discussion Paper No. 281.This study examines the best practices of eight OECD countries--Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States--in designing national policies and programs to accelerate the effective use of information technology in support of industrial competitiveness. New technologies in computing, communications, and multimedia are changing the competitive advantage of industries, services, and entire economies. Enterprises must therefore increase their technological development and education through government assistance.The emerging experience is rich and diverse. The study draws on the tacit knowledge of the designers and implementors of national policies and programs to establish key rules-of-thumb for future programs. The authors outline broad directions for adapting these practices to the conditions of developing countries.

Author : Prasada Reddy
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848260849

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Globalization of Technology by Prasada Reddy Pdf

Globalization of Technology is a component of Encyclopedia of Technology, Information, and Systems Management Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. This book on Globalization of Technology provides the essential aspects and fundamentals of Issues in Technology Transfer and Technological Capability Building such as: Techno-Economic Paradigms and Latecomer Industrialization; Knowledge Networks and the Internet; Technology Transfer: Vehicles, Conditions, Spillovers, and Policy Challenges; The Social Implications of Technological Development: Industrialization and Innovation as a Collective Process. This volume is aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Xavier Cirera,William F. Maloney
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464811845

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The Innovation Paradox by Xavier Cirera,William F. Maloney Pdf

Since Schumpeter, economists have argued that vast productivity gains can be achieved by investing in innovation and technological catch-up. Yet, as this volume documents, developing country firms and governments invest little to realize this potential, which dwarfs international aid flows. Using new data and original analytics, the authors uncover the key to this innovation paradox in the lack of complementary physical and human capital factors, particularly firm managerial capabilities, that are needed to reap the returns to innovation investments. Hence, countries need to rebalance policy away from R and D-centered initiatives †“ which are likely to fail in the absence of sophisticated private sector partners †“ toward building firm capabilities, and embrace an expanded concept of the National Innovation System that incorporates a broader range of market and systemic failures. The authors offer guidance on how to navigate the resulting innovation policy dilemma: as the need to redress these additional failures increases with distance from the frontier, government capabilities to formulate and implement the policy mix become weaker. This book is the first volume of the World Bank Productivity Project, which seeks to bring frontier thinking on the measurement and determinants of productivity to global policy makers.

Author : John Lawrence Enos
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015021817401

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The Creation of Technological Capability in Developing Countries by John Lawrence Enos Pdf

It is now widely accepted that technology is desirable, indeed essential, for growth and development within any economy. However, economists and planners have only recently started to consider the question of applying technology within developing countries.

Author : H. Romijn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998-11-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230389809

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Acquisition of Technological Capability in Small Firms in Developing Countries by H. Romijn Pdf

An authoritative examination of how small firms in developing countries acquire technological capability - the knowledge and skills required to operate technology effectively and to adapt it to local conditions. It fills a gap in the established literature on technological capability, which has neglected the small-scale sector in spite of the important role it plays in employment generation. The author develops a methodology for a quantitative assessment of the learning process, using case material from the small-scale capital goods sector in Pakistan's Punjab Province.

Author : Irfan-ul-Haque,R. Martin N. Bell
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821334182

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Trade, Technology, and International Competitiveness by Irfan-ul-Haque,R. Martin N. Bell Pdf

World Bank Technical Paper No. 300. Provides an overview of past experiences with the introduction of agricultural technologies in World Bank-funded projects in Mediterranean climates, with an emphasis on the Middle East and North African region. The authors review the adequacy of present crop and livestock technologies, identify technical and socio-economic constraints on their adoption, and describe prospective technologies for pilot testing and full-scale introduction in future Bank-funded projects.

Author : Sunil Mani,Henny Romijn
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015060065169

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Innovation, Learning, and Technological Dynamism of Developing Countries by Sunil Mani,Henny Romijn Pdf

Development scholars from the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, India, and Britain highlight examples of developing countries creating their own technology rather than, or often in conjunction with obtaining it from elsewhere, as is the usual practice. The nine studies were presented at an conference in Maastricht; no date is noted. Annotation 2004

Author : Manas Chatterji
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990-02-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCAL:B5043495

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Technology Transfer in the Developing Countries by Manas Chatterji Pdf

The objective of this book is to present the problems and possibilities of transferring technology from the developed countries to the developing countries. It presents the conceptual issues, legal ramifications, empirical testing of mathematical models and case studies of different industries.

Author : Robert Evenson,Gustav Ranis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000238891

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Science And Technology by Robert Evenson,Gustav Ranis Pdf

This book presents several general theoretical notions about the process of science and technology as it relates to development. It develops the international dimension of science and technology in terms of the international exchange processes and the appropriateness and modification of technology.