New Generic Technologies in Developing Countries

Häftad, Engelska, 1997

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Beskrivning

An examination of developing countries' ability to benefit from new generic technologies in the realms of information, communication, biotechnology and new materials.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1997-08-03
Mått:140 x 216 x 20 mm
Vikt:453 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:340
Upplaga:1997
Förlag:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9780333650493

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Innehållsförteckning

Notes on Authors - Preface - A. Wijkan - Introduction - M.R.Bhagavan - I: The Technological Scene: Main Features, Capabilities and Trends - Contemporary Technological Revolutions: Characteristics and Dynamics; I.Miles - Information and Communication Technologies in Developing Countries; J.E.Cassiolata - The Advanced Materials Revolution: Effects on Third World Development; H.M.M Lastres - New Materials Technology in Developing Countries; H.F.Lopez and P.K.Rohatgi - High Technology Programmes in China; J.Song - Development of New Generic Technologies in India; P.K.B. Menon - II: Skills, Markets, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurial Development - Generic Skills of Management and Organization: The Energy Sector in Africa; S.Karekezi - Functional Markets and Indigenous Capacity for Sustainable Development: What Can Transnational Corporations do Through Technology Transfer; R.Adams - Applying Engineering Skills to Sustainable Development; D.V.Roberts - Entrepreneurial Links between Sweden and the Developing Countries: Underutilized Capabilities in Technology Transfer; C-G. Heden - III: International Donors Efforts and Experience - Providing Information Technology Support to Developing Countries: The Canadian IDRC Experience; K.A.Bezanson - Biotechnology for Developing Countries: The Dutch Participatory Approach; T.J.Wessels - IV: Policy Issues and Policy Approaches - Public Policy and New Generic Technologies: The Case of Biotechnology in Sub-Saharan Africa; C.Juma and J.Mugabe - Biotechnology in Developing Countries: Some Major Issues; M.R.Bhagavan - Generic Technologies: New Factors for Swedish Aid for Technology Development; J.Sigurdson - New Generic Technologies in the South: Development Cooperation Policy Options for the North; C.Cooper