Management of technology in Korea and newly industrialised countries: lessons for Africa

Abstract

This paper has been prepared for the Food Security and Sustainable Development Division by a visiting scholar. Mr. Linsu Kim. This paper first presents four analytical frameworks - technological trajectory, technology policy/strategy, absorptive capacity and technology transfer - that may be used as tools "to discuss technology policies and strategies in developing countries, "it will then discuss similar evidence in other NICs. Lastly, the paper draws the lessons of technology management in Korea and other countries for Africa. NIC