Institutional reform and technology development: the case of ITRI
by Bob W. Bell Jr., Calestous Juma
International Journal of Technology and Globalisation (IJTG), Vol. 4, No. 3, 2008

Abstract: In the early 1970s, Taiwan's government decided to transition from a labour-intensive economy to a technology-intensive export economy. The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) was created from existing national research institutes as the institution facilitating implementation of the nation's new focus on industrial upgrading through the electronics industry. This article explores the origins, impact, and development of ITRI through the first decade, specifically focusing on its technology transfer process, indigenous capacity development, and commercialisation of 7.0-micron CMOS technology. We conclude the article with policy and institutional options for developing economies based on lessons learned from Taiwan's ITRI-centred innovation system.

Online publication date: Tue, 16-Sep-2008

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