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Technology Transfer Facility: How can Developing Countries best facilitate technology transfer from Research Institutions?

Ana Carrasco |

As the worst economic crisis in decades continues to take its toll, one thing is now clear - its effects aren't confined to rich countries. The development and adoption of innovative technologies can help developing countries better cope with the effects of the crisis. How can developing countries best facilitate technology transfer from research institutions?

Recognizing the need for further study of technology transfer, IFC has financed a study on technology transfer and proposed some hypothetical interventions that may prove to effectively facilitate technology transfer from research institutions. The report raises a number of questions, including:

  1. Has the US model been successfully replicated elsewhere? Can it be? More importantly, should it be?
  2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the US technology commercialization model in the US context? What are the implications for emerging markets?
  3. What other models exist and what are their strengths, weaknesses, adaptability and implementability?
  4. Who are the stakeholders in tech transfer generally? Which of these play an active role in commercialization? Which currently do not but should?
  5. What are the special technology transfer considerations by industry, e.g., human health, agriculture and food, information technology, and alternative energy?
  6. What approaches might improve technology flows between developed countries and emerging markets?

IFC and infoDev invite you to join this online discussion by commenting upon the IFC Technology Transfer Facility Study.

For further information about infoDev-IFC Technology Transfer collaboration activities, please see the Technology Transfer activity file.

Comments

Jim Yonazi said: |

I suggest that developing countries should establish some sort of regulation or law that every research organization should have a contact office for technology transfer. Likewise every public organization should have a research unit for technology transfer. They should also go further to advocate inquisitive culture in implementing solutions. In this way they will be able to understand best ways available for them to solve their developmental challenges.

Tom Neligwa said: |

Any technology transfer model or commercialization model can be portable across countries if technologies in the case are similar and relevant to particular socioeconomic needs. The latter is critical for the business sustainability too. Now, before we get carried away ... There is little industrial capacity in most developing countries for even recycling applied technologies which would be necessary for improving the quality of daily living. Developing countries need production facilities for the essentials not the dreamy research-driven technologies at this stage so industrialization should really be the priority. However, given the fact that governments and their people in these countries are poor who amongst the richer west will be willing to risk investment in political environments riddled with first degree corruption and mismanagement? We all know where we need to act first - it is as obvious as it can be.

william campbell said: |

Educate the required government agency from the developing country on how the program works and the merits. ID sucess stories. Create a list of priorities. Primary focus should be on renewable energies and becoming more self-sufficient. Work with enterpreneurs from all sectors and countries.

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