Search for dissertations about: "technology transfer study in developing countries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words technology transfer study in developing countries.

2. 1. Developing Technology Transfer Processes in rural contexts : The case of Cauca in Colombia

   Author : Deycy Janeth Sanchez Preciado; Magnus Holmén; Daniel Ljungberg; Eugenia Perez Vico; David Bennett; Richard Blundel; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; technology transfer; rural developing countries; intermediate technologies; cooperatives;

   Abstract : This doctoral thesis addresses the technology transfer process in rural developing economies. Technology transfer refers to the movement of physical artifacts and knowledge from a transferor (e.g. a university) to a recipient (e. READ MORE

4. 2. Acquisition of Capabilitities through International Technology Transfer

   Author : Sverker Alänge; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Industrialization; Technology transfer; Network; Entrepreneurship; Industrial economics; Innovation; Diffusion; Developing countries; Infant industry; Motivation;

   Abstract : The focus in this thesis is on the acquisition of static and dynamic capabilities in LDC industry. This has been studied in small industries in Tanzania, which were started through international technology transfer, in which small producing firms from Sweden acted as technology suppliers (The Sister Industry Programme). READ MORE

5. 3. Technology Transfer and Technological Capability Building in Informal Firms in Tanzania

   Author : Astrid Szogs; CIRCLE; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; technology transfer; informal firms; technological capability building; Tanzania;

   Abstract : Technology transfer is important to understand how knowledge is transformed to economic value. Applying a case study approach, this thesis investigates the technology transfer efforts from the University of Dar Es Salaam to indigenous informal SMEs in Tanzania and examines the impact of one of their technology transfer mechanisms on the specific technological capabilities that were acquired at the firm level. READ MORE

6. 4. Ergonomics Intervention Programme Technique (EIPT) in IDC : case studies in Iranian industries

   Author : Faramarz Helali; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

   Abstract : In recent years, it has become clear that the workshop with active participation is the best method of conducting training, especially for training people in an Ergonomics Intervention Programme (EIP). A participative workshop with a holistic and multidisciplinary ergonomics- training program is an effective way for building competence among employees for designing and implementing improvement changes at work. READ MORE

7. 5. Climate change mitigation through CDM : bioenergy technology and energy efficiency in the steel industry

   Author : Chuan Wang; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energiteknik; Energy Engineering;

   Abstract : Climate change is one of the most significant challenges to sustainable development facing the international community. Increased attention has been given by industries and governments from both industrialized and developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the clean development mechanism (CDM), one of the Kyoto Protocol's (KP) flexible mechanisms. READ MORE