strategy
Using technology for development
Synonyms:
Applying technical innovations in development arenaStimulating concrete application of innovative developments
Offering adequate technical development
Decreasing development lag against technological growth
Providing sufficient technical development
Description:
Technological development is important for the integration and participation of developing countries in the international trading system. Such development can be facilitated by domestic and international actions, including human resource development, establishment and strengthening of appropriate policy and legal frameworks and the competitive environment, encouraging the establishment of more sophisticated industries, establishment of science and technology institutes and infrastructure, encouragement of business support services, and home country measures that encourage the transfer of technology, as well as environmentally sound technologies, to developing countries, in particular the least developed countries, on the terms laid down in Agenda 21 adopted at the Rio Summit. Context:
There is need for an exchange of best practices and the provision of technical and, where possible, financial assistance to countries seeking to improve their technological capabilities. There is also need for the provision of advisory services to countries, and even firms, to help them articulate needs for specific technology, to acquire it knowledgeably and to use it effectively. Among the obstacles to effective transfer of technology to enterprises located in developing countries are the weak infrastructures, restricted financial resources and limited bargaining capacity of recipient enterprises. Broader:
Accelerating sustainable development in developing countriesApplying science sustainablyUsing technology Narrower:
Implementing urban innovationsAcquiring technological skillsUsing microcomputers for developmentSharing information technology for sustainable developmentAccording rights to benefits of science Constrains:
Abstaining from technical development Constrained by:
Limiting diffusion of technology innovation Facilitated by:
Using imported technologyProviding maintenance equipmentEmploying appropriate technologyUsing technology forcing measuresFinancing science and technology for development Organizations:
Practical Action References:
Joste, Sten and Een, Gillis: One Hundred Innovations for DevelopmentSchmitz, Herbert and Cassiolato, José: Hi-Tech for Industrial Development: lessons from the Brazilian experience in electronics and automationEen, Gillis and Joste, Sten: More Innovations for Development Subjects:
Biosciences → GrowthAction → Application
Industry → Construction
Technology → Technology
Technology → Technical
Development → Development
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
