Information on "Technology Transfer"
March 2013
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Mar 2013
Explaining the Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technology in Developing Countries
Author: Birte Pohl, Peter Mulder
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper studies the diffusion of non-hydro renewable energy (NHRE) technologies for electricity generation across 108 developing countries between 1980 and 2010. More on «Explaining the Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technology in Developing Countries»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer to Developing Countries
Author: Marco Valenza
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
This essay investigates the impact of stronger intellectual property rights (IPRs) on technology transfer (TT) across developing nations. More on «Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Transfer to Developing Countries»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Closer US-India Relations Benefit the United States and Mississippi
Author: Roger Wicker
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief considers the nature of the US-India relationship; a partnership that the author is convinced will play a major role in US foreign policy in the years ahead. More on «Closer US-India Relations Benefit the United States and Mississippi»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Cross-Border Mergers and Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment
Author: Ignat Stepanok
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
This paper presents a model of international trade and foreign direct investment (FDI), where FDI is comprised of greenfield FDI and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). More on «Cross-Border Mergers and Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Managing Technology Transfers under the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
Author: Anna Zmorzynska, Gunnar Jeremias
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) / Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) / International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) / Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
This paper argues that new proposals to rearrange transfer controls and the limited resources available under the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) could be used by states parties to recommence a more fruitful debate and find common grou... More on «Managing Technology Transfers under the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention» -
Sep 2012
International Technology Diffusion in a Sustainable Energy Trade Agreement (SETA)
Author: Thomas L Brewer
Publisher: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
The purpose of this paper is to assess issues and options for enhancing climate-friendly technology diffusion in the development of a Sustainable Energy Trade Agreement (SETA). More on «International Technology Diffusion in a Sustainable Energy Trade Agreement (SETA)»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Global Technology Sourcing in China's Integrated Circuit Design Industry: A Conceptual Framework and Preliminary Findings
Author: Dieter Ernst, Barry Naughton
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
The paper examines the role of global technology sourcing, and its drivers and impacts in China’s integrated circuit (IC) design industry. More on «Global Technology Sourcing in China's Integrated Circuit Design Industry: A Conceptual Framework and Preliminary Findings» -
Aug 2012
Trust, Engagement, and Technology Transfer
Author: E Richard Downes
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This paper describes the US' and Brazil's interests in defense cooperation and provides a road-map towards achieving it. More on «Trust, Engagement, and Technology Transfer»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Intellectual Property Rights and Green Technologies from Rio to Rio
Author: Ahmed Abdel Latif
Publisher: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
Though technology transfer and innovation feature in the outcome of the Rio 20 Summit, intellectual property rights (IPRs) are barely mentioned. More on «Intellectual Property Rights and Green Technologies from Rio to Rio»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Chinese Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones in Africa: Facing the Challenges
Author: Ana Cristina Alves
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
The idea of exporting Chinese special economic zones to Africa was adopted as an official policy within the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) framework at the third meeting held in Beijing in 2006, when President Hu Jintao formally announced ... More on «Chinese Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones in Africa: Facing the Challenges»
