The Critical Factors for the Successful Transformation of Technology from Developed to Developing Countries

2013 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Malik Farrukh Bashir Ahmad Mallana ◽  
Abeda Muhammad Iqbal ◽  
Saima Iqbal ◽  
Adnan Shahid Khan ◽  
Aslan Amat Senin
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
World Politics ◽  
Learning System ◽  
International Technology Transfer ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Critical Components ◽  
Relationship Of

The importance of international technology transfer (ITT) for economic development can hardly be overstated. Both the acquirement of technology and its dissemination foster productivity growth. As invention and creation processes remain overwhelmingly the province of the OECD countries, most developing countries must rely largely on imported technologies as sources of new productive knowledge. However, considerable amounts of follow-on innovation and adaptation occur in such countries. This paper explores recent international technology transfer issues between developed and developing countries. The paper will investigate technology transfer from the perspective of innovation systems, and identify critical components for the successful transformation of technology. Based on literature, findings emphasize on the development of learning system to overcome the barriers and promote international technology transfer in the long run. The focus of this paper is to study government’s technology policy and its influence on international technology transfer as well. Due to the ever changing environment of world politics and economy, there are numerous uncertainties in policy making for every country. It is not uncommon some policies cannot meet government’s original requirement as they were legislated. The rapid development of high technology has made stable technology policy a difficult task. Therefore, it is necessary to study the causal factors and intrinsic relationship of issues involved.

Innovation and Foreign Technology

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Barbiellini Amidei ◽  
John Cantwell ◽  
Anna Spadavecchia
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Foreign Technology ◽  
International Technology Transfer ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Innovative Capability ◽  
Indigenous Innovation ◽  
Activity Performance ◽  
The Impact

The chapter explores the long-run evolution of Italy's performance in technological innovation as a function of international technology transfer, reconstructing the different phases and dimensions of Italian innovative activity, tracking the transfer of foreign technological knowledge through a number of channels, analyzing the impact of imported technology. The study is based on a newly constructed dataset, over the 1861-2009 period, composed of variables related to innovation activity performance, foreign technology transfer, and domestic absorptive and innovative capability. The analysis highlights, also by econometric assessment, the significant contribution of foreign technology to innovation activity results. Machinery imports and the accumulation of technical human capital contributed positively to innovation activity; inward FDI contributed positively to productivity growth, but not to indigenous innovation activity results. Differences across channels of technology transfer and historical phases emerge, also in connection with the evolution of human capital endowment and domestic innovative capacity.

International Technology Transfer—Who Should Learn the Second Language?

1981 ◽  
Vol 103 (2) ◽  
pp. 335-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. W. Eyre
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
International Technology Transfer ◽  
Cultural Considerations ◽  
Communication Mechanism

The widening gap between Developed and Developing countries places a burden on Engineers to improve the quantity and quality of technology transfer to the developing countries. Language is an essential element of technology transfer in a two language situation, but receives inadequate attention. The objective of this paper is to show that although powerful arguments exist for using the language of origin of technology for technology transfer, and this usually means English, there are compelling arguments to the contrary. Examination of languages in use, the communication mechanism, cultural considerations, and experience in Quebec and elsewhere are used to support the proposition.

scholarly journals International Trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and International Technology Transfer: A Comparative Study of Asian and African Economies

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (6(J)) ◽  
pp. 127-145
Author(s):  
Olawumi Dele Awolusi ◽  
Ezekiel Jide Fayomi ◽  
GANIYU Idris Olayiwola
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
International Trade ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
International Technology Transfer ◽  
Domestic Investment ◽  
Causality Test ◽  
Technology Transfers ◽  
Long Run

Abstract: This paper investigates the long-run equilibrium relationships and short-term effect of international trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on international technology transfers in selected African and Asian countries from 1980 to 2013.The Johansen and Juselius multivariate co-integration technique and the granger causality test was used to test these relationships. The findings confirmed the presence of co-integrating vectors in the models of these countries. The outcome of the test posits short-run causal relationships, which run either bidirectionally or unidirectionally in all the variables for the selected countries. However, the most interesting lesson for many developing countries in Africa and Asia is that this study confirmed that international technology transfers supported domestic investment, economic growth, exports and imports of goods and services in some of these countries. Finally, all the variables in each model adjusted to equilibrium in the long-run, except for domestic investment in the Malaysian, Nigerian and Indian systems. The study thereby suggests an improved government policies and regulatory framework to improve international technology transfers, domestic investment, economic growth, and exports and imports of goods and services.Keywords: International Technology Transfer, Foreign Direct Investment, Trade, Vector Error Correction Modeling, Africa, Asia

scholarly journals Small and medium enterprises development in scientific and innovation perspective

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Long Run ◽  
To Come ◽  
Critical Components ◽  
The Times ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are critical components for any country. It demands systematic examination based on theory and proves its significance. In our case, finding explanations is required why SMEs are important, about its historical background and what it would deliver in the times to come. As the issue of SMEs is yet to recognize by the respective governments over time, it is inevitable to identify and find way out to address the concerns of the sector. The main objective of the paper is to make an inquiry into the increasing importance of SMEs in Nepal. While analyzing Nepal's SMEs, European SMEs are taken into consideration including other countries in an innovation perspective and technology transfer. Based on the empirical evidence and innovation theory of management propounded by the world-renowned scientists, we have tried to find solutions scientifically related to the weak absorptive capacity of SMEs to go in an innovative way for their advancement and technology transfer in Nepal SME as the role of SMEs is deemed critical for job creation and economic growth. The lessons from European and other developed economies could transform SMEs into more productive ones through innovation and push for the sustenance in the long run. The research shows that defining the SMEs in the Act itself is not sufficient to promote the sector. Rather, the SMEs should be advanced through the adoption of innovation management techniques and technology transfer with facilitation from acknowledgment management and partnership approach to their sustainability. Conclusion: the country needs to adopt a strategy to define the SMEs in a professional manner like other countries; introduction of some rules and regulations to encourage the sector in terms of incentives and finance; introduction of SME Policy to consolidate SMEs, which also needs to focus on technology transfer and knowledge management for adopting innovative approach for the advancement of the sector.

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