Global programs / Global project 930-0092 · 1982–1999 · Institute for Contemporary Studies. International Center for Economic Growth
Technology acquisition is a complex and dynamic process, influenced by such factors as government policy, participants' skills and capabilities, supporting infrastructure, and the role of multinational firms. In this study, a number of policy-relevant hypotheses concerning the technology transfer process are examined in the light of case studies. Three principal themes emerge: the systemic nature of the transfer process; the importance of human factors (e.g., interpersonal relations and managerial skill); and the effect of government policy on the process. With regard to the latter, protectionist policies have hindered transfer, while policies encouraging indigenous entrepreneurs have been successful. The analysis shows that only a small part of the technology acquisition process is concerned with technological issues; other factors requiring attention include inputs by R&D and financial institutions, transportation and communication systems, legal and policy factors, behavioral patterns and customs, organizational factors, and market conditions. Several recommendations are made for A.I.D., among them: more management training for entrepreneurs and assistance with technology c
Source: DEC abstract, PN-AAN-102 (1983). The source's own text.
Operated in: Latin America, Chile, Indonesia, Argentina, Asia, Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, Venezuela, Philippines, Korea R, Jamaica, Costa Rica, China, Peru, India, Kenya, Southern Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Botswana, Pakistan, Africa South of Sahara, Taiwan, Haiti, Uganda, Colombia, Central Asia, New Zealand, Morocco.
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| Name | Role | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Contemporary Studies. International Center for Economic Growth | implementer | 1985 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 76 sources |
| Harvard University. Harvard Institute for International Development (HIID) | implementer | 1991 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
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Scope: global. How the scope was set is not described yet. High confidence.
How sure we are: 0.95.
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDC-0092-G-6090 (grant, fiscal year not recorded) | 1988 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 53 sources |
| Sequoia Institute |
| implementer |
| 1988 to 1989 |
| Stated in a document |
| 4 sources |
| University of Denver. Denver Research Institute | implementer | 1983 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| Institute of the Americas | implementer | 1991 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| Boston University | implementer | 1987 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| World Bank (IBRD). Economic Development Institute | implementer | 1991 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Boston University. Dept. of Economics. African Studies Center | implementer | 1986 to 1987 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latin America | 1985 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 20 sources |
| Chile | 1988 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 14 sources |
| Indonesia | 1985 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 13 sources |
| Argentina | 1988 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 11 sources |
| Asia | 1987 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 11 sources |
| Mexico | 1991 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 8 sources |
| Brazil | 1991 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 7 sources |
| Thailand | 1991 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 5 sources |
| PDC-0092-A-6050 (cooperative agreement, fiscal year not recorded) | 1985 to 1988 | Stated in a document | 13 sources |
| PDC-0092-G-6069 (grant, fiscal year not recorded) | 1992 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 8 sources |
| OTR-0092-C-2254 (contract, fiscal year not recorded) | 1986 to 1987 | Stated in a document | 6 sources |
| PDC-0095-A-0061 (cooperative agreement, fiscal year not recorded) | 1992 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 5 sources |
| OTR-0092-C-2280 (contract, fiscal year not recorded) | 1983 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| PDC-0092-A-6040 (cooperative agreement, fiscal year not recorded) | 1989 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| PDC-0092-O-6121 (task order, fiscal year not recorded) | 1987 to 1989 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDC-0092-O-6122 (task order, fiscal year not recorded) | 1989 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| PDC-0092-A-1036 (cooperative agreement, fiscal year not recorded) | 1991 to 1992 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| 698-0000-S-5107 (other, fiscal year not recorded) | 1985 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| OTR-0092-C-2241 (contract, fiscal year not recorded) | 1983 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| OTR-0092-C-3266 (contract, fiscal year not recorded) | 1985 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| OTR-0092-C-4214 (contract, fiscal year not recorded) | 1986 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| OTR-0092-O-2110 (task order, fiscal year not recorded) | 1982 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| PDC-0092-C-7101 (contract, fiscal year not recorded) | 1987 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| PDC-0092-G-6050 (grant, fiscal year not recorded) | 1987 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| PDC-0092-G-SS-690-00 (award, fiscal year not recorded) | 1992 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| PDC-0092-I-02-4045 (task order, fiscal year not recorded) | 1984 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| PDC-0092-I-4045 (idiq, fiscal year not recorded) | 1986 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| PDC-0092-I-4047 (idiq, fiscal year not recorded) | 1987 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| PDC-0096-A-0061 (cooperative agreement, fiscal year not recorded) | 1999 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAID. Bur. for Program and Policy Coordination. Ofc. of Policy Development and Program Review | 1982 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 60 sources |
| World Bank (IBRD). Research Committee | 1992 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 7 sources |
| USAID. Bur. for Program and Policy Coordination. Ofc. of Policy Development and Program Review | 1985 to 1986 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program and Policy Coordination | 1982 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 63 sources |
| India | 1988 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| Chile | 1992 to 1993 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| Indonesia | 1987 to 1991 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Jamaica | 1986 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Kenya | 1986 to 1987 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Latin American Regional | 1993 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Pakistan | 1988 to 1991 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Bolivia | 1988 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Caribbean Regional | 1983 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| China, People's Republic of | 1990 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Costa Rica | 1991 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Ecuador | 1989 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| France | 1987 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Korea, Republic of | 1992 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Panama | 1987 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Tunisia | 1989 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Uruguay | 1989 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
Sector profile (computed): Macroeconomic foundation for growth 37%; Private sector competitiveness 14%; Good governance 11%
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| 1986 to 1993 |
| Stated in a document |
| 5 sources |
| Costa Rica | 1988 to 1991 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
| China | 1990 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
| Peru | 1991 to 1992 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
| India | 1988 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
| Kenya | 1986 to 1999 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
| Southern Africa | 1988 to 1992 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| Singapore | 1989 to 1992 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| Malaysia | 1989 to 1992 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| Botswana | 1988 to 1989 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| Pakistan | 1988 to 1991 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Africa South of Sahara | 1985 to 1988 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Taiwan | 1988 to 1989 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Haiti | 1988 to 1989 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Uganda | 1987 to 1988 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Colombia | 1992 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Central Asia | 1992 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| New Zealand | 1991 to 1992 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Morocco | 1991 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |