Technology Transfer Means and Processes: Improving the System of Transmitting Scientific Knowledge and Know-How to Recipient Emerging Nations

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Author(s): Ngozi C. Kamalu (Fayetteville State University, USA)and Johnson A. Kamalu (Alabama A&M University, USA)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 15
Source title: Disruptive Technologies, Innovation and Global Redesign: Emerging Implications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ndubuisi Ekekwe (African Institution of Technology, USA)and Nazrul Islam (Aberystwyth University, Wales and Middlesex University, London, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0134-5.ch016

Keywords: Computer Science & IT / Global Information Technology / Information Science Reference

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This chapter defines technology and technology transfer and the nature of the challenges posed by technology transfer and decision processes to recipient emerging nations; it discusses types of technology, mechanisms, or channels of technology transfer, as well as the appropriateness of technology to receiving states; reviews related literature and research on the theme; discusses technology transfer decision processes; determines factors that drive as well as impede technology transfer; and it explores other aspects or dimensions of technology transfer, such as the meaning of technology transfer, technology diffusion, and the need to transfer technology. Further, it assesses the impacts, strengths, and weaknesses of the experiences of technology seller-states and consumer-states as informed by empirical research on the issue. The research concludes with recommendations of the best practices of how to improve the system of technology transfer from developed to developing states from infrastructural development and sustainability points of view. The strategies include upgrading research and development, as well as appropriateness of information systems; effective methods of transferring technology and most suitable methods for introduction into a country and the efficacy and types of problems it can solve, including developing capacity, technical upgrading, and increased financial support, providing subsidies for recipient entities through the purchase of exclusive technology licenses.

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