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Africa's technology gap : case studies on Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: UN New YorkUS 2003Description: vii, 114 pSubject(s):

TECHNOLOGY

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6/17/04 JOYD

Summary: Examines the technology system in four Sub-Saharan countries, with a focus on the transfer of technology, as well as its absorption and use, in the manufacturing industry. Analyzes the main institutions supporting technology import and absorption in these countries and draws comparisons with other developing countries, particularly industralizing countries in East and South-East Asia. Provides a strategic perspective on how government addresses the technological requirements for competitiveness, gains access to new technology, and nutures local technological development.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Monograph	CARICOM Documentation Centre	12.06.01 U584 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	0000000019795

Examines the technology system in four Sub-Saharan countries, with a focus on the transfer of technology, as well as its absorption and use, in the manufacturing industry. Analyzes the main institutions supporting technology import and absorption in these countries and draws comparisons with other developing countries, particularly industralizing countries in East and South-East Asia. Provides a strategic perspective on how government addresses the technological requirements for competitiveness, gains access to new technology, and nutures local technological development.

6/17/04 JOYD

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