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New Generic Technologies in Developing Countries

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  • © 1997

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Editors:
  1. M. R. Bhagavan

    1. Department for Research Cooperation, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • M. R. Bhagavan
      Pages 1-21

  3. The Technological Scene: Main Features, Capabilities and Trends

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 23-23
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    2. Contemporary Technological Revolutions: Characteristics and Dynamics

      • Ian Miles
      Pages 25-42

    3. Information and Communications Technologies in Developing Countries

      • José E. Cassiolato
      Pages 43-67

    4. The Advanced Materials Revolution: Effects on Third World Development

      • Helena M. M. Lastres
      Pages 68-92

  4. Case Studies of Developing Countries

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 93-93
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    2. High Technology Programmes in China

      • Jian Song
      Pages 95-98

    3. Development of New Generic Technologies in India

      • P. K. B. Menon
      Pages 99-114

    4. Public Policy and New Generic Technologies: The Case of Biotechnology in Sub-Saharan Africa

      • Calestous Juma, John Mugabe
      Pages 115-139

    5. New Materials Technology in Developing Countries

      • Hugo F. Lopez, P. K. Rohatgi
      Pages 140-173

    6. Generic Skills of Management and Organization: The Energy Sector in Africa

      • Stephen Karekezi
      Pages 174-191

  6. Donors’ Experiences and Policy Approaches

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 231-231
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    2. Information Technology Support to Developing Countries: The Canadian Experience

      • Keith A. Bezanson
      Pages 233-250

    3. Support for Biotechnology in Developing Countries: The Dutch Experience

      • T. J. Wessels
      Pages 251-263

    4. Generic Technologies: New Factors for Swedish Aid for Technology Development

      • Jon Sigurdson
      Pages 264-284
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An examination of developing countries' ability to benefit from new generic technologies in the realms of information, communication, biotechnology and new materials. The book demonstrates why some developing countries have made considerable progress in absorbing the new technologies while most are still at the starting-blocks, and draws on the international donor community's experience to analyse appropriate aid policies and strategies.

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  • Department for Research Cooperation, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden

    M. R. Bhagavan

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