Short courses for Permanent Missions in Geneva
Bridging the technology gap
Palais des Nations, Geneva April 3, 2009
The “technology gap” between rich and poorer nations is still a major barrier to economic growth and improved social welfare in many developing countries. This course is intended to outline the most pressing policy issues that need to be addressed, so that technology can be put to work to meet critical development goals. The course will first consider the complex ways in which technologies flow from the international and the national level down to the level of enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, and farms. A clear distinction will be made between technology transfers that simply increase production capacity, and those that help build local innovative capacity. The second half of the course will focus on the related policy implications, and the need to put science, technology and innovation policies at the heart of national development strategies.
Delivered by: Division on Technology and Logistics
Presentation:Related documents:
UNCTAD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) Review of Angola