Policymaking and Technology Transfer: The Need for National Thinking Laboratories,
Abstract
The objectives of the paper are to understand what is meant by 'better' policymaking and 'more efficient' technology transfer, to explore what is needed for their achievement, and to suggest an operational mechanism for improving the two processes. 'Inter-context information' is defined, and its importance in decisionmaking, policymaking, technology transfer and education is pointed out. A distinction is drawn between 'incidental technology transfer' - initiated by the donor - and 'organized technology transfer' - initiated by the recipitent. The report suggests that National Thinking Laboratories should be established to promote organized technology transfer and to act as catalysts to organized policymaking. Their charter should be to match needs in one context to capabilities in another context. This charter is outlined in operational terms by five general objectives. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0731268
Entities
People
- Samuel N. Bar-zakay
Organizations
- RAND Corporation