Title: Technology development and transfer: experiences from Malaysia

Authors: J. Jegathesan, A. Gunasekaran, S. Muthaly

Addresses: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA), 6th Floor, Wisma, Damansara, Damansara Heights, P.O. Box 10618, 50720 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Systems, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK. School of Business and Electronic Commerce, Monash University, Churchill, Victoria 3842, Australia

Abstract: ASEAN is one of the fastest growing economic regions in the world. This region is experiencing a strong economic growth and technological development with a view to maintaining the competitiveness of its firms. The major problem is to formulate a strategic framework for future technology development and transfer taking into account both external and internal factors in countries of the ASEAN. The literature available is reviewed with a view to developing a suitable model for technology development and transfer. The model is illustrated with the help of the experiences obtained from Malaysia on technology development and transfer. A list of strategic options is discussed for effective transfer of technology to developing countries from Malaysian perspectives.

Keywords: technology transfer; conceptual model; experiences from Malaysia.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTM.1997.001655

International Journal of Technology Management, 1997 Vol.13 No.2, pp.196-214

Published online: 15 Aug 2003 *

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