Globalization of R & D and Developing Countries : proceedings of the Expert Meeting, Geneva, 24-26 January 2005.

TextPublication details: New York : United Nations, 2005.Description: 1 online resource (viii, 234 pages) : mapsContent type:

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1423798120
9781423798125

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Globalization of R and D and Developing Countries
Globalization of Research and Development and Developing Countries

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T177.D44 G59 2005eb

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Summary: The studies presented in this volume elaborate key issues related to the globalization of research and development and its implications for developing countries. Firms establish such operations in developing locations with the aim of accessing the skills of the host economies, adapting products to local markets and reducing their costs, in response to competitive pressures, technological changes and a more liberal trade and investment environment. The studies in this volume explore the implications of the recent rise of a number of developing economies as locations of important foreign direct investment projects in research and development. The issues addressed include the use of foreign direct investment versus contractual channels in acquiring innovative capacities in developing countries, the potential links of transnational corporationsþ research and development activities with the local innovation system of host countries, the likelihood of research and development spreading to new developing locations, and the kinds of host country policies that can facilitate diffusion of technologies from foreign affiliates activities to the local economy.

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At head of title: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

"United Nations publication sales no. E.06. II. D.2"--Page iii

"UNCTAD/ITE/IIA/2005/6"--Page iii

Includes bibliographical references.

The studies presented in this volume elaborate key issues related to the globalization of research and development and its implications for developing countries. Firms establish such operations in developing locations with the aim of accessing the skills of the host economies, adapting products to local markets and reducing their costs, in response to competitive pressures, technological changes and a more liberal trade and investment environment. The studies in this volume explore the implications of the recent rise of a number of developing economies as locations of important foreign direct investment projects in research and development. The issues addressed include the use of foreign direct investment versus contractual channels in acquiring innovative capacities in developing countries, the potential links of transnational corporationsþ research and development activities with the local innovation system of host countries, the likelihood of research and development spreading to new developing locations, and the kinds of host country policies that can facilitate diffusion of technologies from foreign affiliates activities to the local economy.