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Transfer of Technology for Successful Integration into the Global Economy

  • Author: UNCTAD
  • Publication date: March 2004
  • Page count: 220
  • Language(s) in this book: English
  • Sales number: 03.II.D.31

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This publication focuses on successful cases of technology transfer and integration into the world economy. The three case studies presented look at aircraft manufacturing in Brazil, pharmaceuticals in India and the automobile industry in South Africa. They identify factors that could enable firms in developing countries to upgrade technologies or develop new technologies with a view to enhancing their productivity and competitiveness. The publication offers useful lessons to other developing countries in the context of technological capacity building.