Technological Innovations & Transferance, Political Aspects of Technology, Economic & Industrial Aspects of Technology, Research & Development - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
This study of six industries in eight economies examined the role in building industrial technological capability played by outside sources particularly technology institutions (TIs) such as research and standards organizations and by directed policies such as tax incentives. It concluded that TIs have made a profound difference on industrial technology development where there are sufficient imperatives such as a competitive environment or manufacturing for an overseas quality-driven market pushing firms to improve their technology. TIs were particularly valuable for economies and in sectors where their role is to diffuse technology to help catch up technologically. The study has illustrated various, but all too rare, successful institutions helping smaller firms develop technologically. However, the institution and program models need to be appropriately refined, adapted and experimented with, before applying them in the vast majority of inadequately served countries.Book Details
Published
March 31, 1998
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Pages
54
Format
Paperback, 1997
ISBN
9780821340523