CTD

Summarizes interim evaluation (XD-ABH-430-A) of a project to promote the development and use of commercial technologies in India by establishing a regional Center for Technology Development (CTD) in the Bangalore area of Karnataka State, with potential adaptation in other Indian States. The evaluation covered the period 1989-5/93. The major findings are as follows. (1) The CTD has developed essentially along the lines outlined in the project paper. However, the CTD concept and mechanism are not well understood by a broad audience. (2) The CTD process for mobilizing resources relies heavily on the development and nurturing of a base of contacts in industry, academia, and government; however, a solid balancing of the three sectors does not appear to be fully developed within and across the project's four focus areas (food processing, informatics, new materials, and dryland development). Industry participation was strong in early stages, but has fallen over time. (3) The CTD has achieved several programmatic goals while perhaps falling short of anticipated spending levels. Accomplishments include: development of academic/industry linkages; significant technician training by establishe

Source: DEC abstract, PD-ABH-430 (1993). The source's own text.