The Technological Upgrading of Service Institutions : Lessons from Asia

The Technological Upgrading of Service Institutions describes the processes involved when technology is introduced into a developing country from a donor country. It discusses the techniques and problems of setting up a technological service institute in the host country and in particular the importance of ensuring that the service organization becomes independent and self-sufficient as soon as possible. The roles of other parties involved in the transfer are also discussed, NGOs, financial institutions, equipment suppliers, consultants, advisers, as well as the economic and political implications. Detailed case studies from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, India and the Philippines provide fascinating insight into the processes of technology transfer.