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Science & Innovation Policy: Technology transfer

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Acquiring foreign technologies through technology transfer can help developing countries progress both economically and socially. But, for real gains, it must be complemented by domestic technological efforts.

Opinions and Analysis

India should make its national climate plans global

India should offer to make its national action plans part of a global climate deal in Copenhagen negotiations, says Rajendra K. Pachauri.

22 October 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

Rhetoric and instability stunt Latin American science

A majority of Latin American countries suffer from worthy talk but little stable R&D funding. Long-term strategies should be a priority.

3 September 2009 | EN | ES

Policy Briefs

Cotton processing factory in South Africa Fostering technological capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa

Manufacturers in sub-Saharan Africa need policy support at all levels if their technological capabilities are to catch up with other developing countries. Carlo Pietrobelli looks at problems and solutions.

1 November 2006 | EN


News and Features

Climate change's tech transfer challenge

Getting the right technology into poor countries is crucial for fighting climate change but how should we go about it? T. V. Padma investigates.

5 November 2009 | EN

US fund aims to boost Islamic technology

The United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.

2 November 2009 | EN