Perspectives of Developing Countries Whose perspectives What kind

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Perspective(s) of Developing Countries • Whose perspectives? • What kind of “technology transfer”? •

Perspective(s) of Developing Countries • Whose perspectives? • What kind of “technology transfer”? • But, what about… • Developing Innovation Systems • Summary for ETAP Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK

Whose perspective? • LDC, developing, emerging, BRIC… • Chasm between rich & poor, urban

Whose perspective? • LDC, developing, emerging, BRIC… • Chasm between rich & poor, urban & rural • Governance, institutions and representation • Gender division • Environmental ambivalence • Development is the priority Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK

What kind of Technology Transfer? “a broad set of processes covering the flows of

What kind of Technology Transfer? “a broad set of processes covering the flows of know-how, experience and equipment for mitigating and adapting to climate change amongst different stakeholders such as governments, private sector entities, financial institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and research/education institutions. ” IPCC, Methodological and Technological Issues in Technology Transfer, 2000 Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK

Not this then? €€ Equipment Buyer EU Technology Provider Developing Country Technology Recipient Steven

Not this then? €€ Equipment Buyer EU Technology Provider Developing Country Technology Recipient Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK

More like this? €€ Equipment Know-how Experience EU Technology Partner Buyer €€ Developing Country

More like this? €€ Equipment Know-how Experience EU Technology Partner Buyer €€ Developing Country Technology Partner Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK

But, what about. . • . . the demand? • . . the financing?

But, what about. . • . . the demand? • . . the financing? • . . the risk? • . . IP? • . . ownership? Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK

Developing Innovation Systems Framework Conditions Demand Business System Inter -mediaries Education & Research System

Developing Innovation Systems Framework Conditions Demand Business System Inter -mediaries Education & Research System Infrastructure Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK From Barnett 2008, adapted from Arnold and Bell, 2001

Summary for ETAP • Recognise diversity between & within • Recognise development needs and

Summary for ETAP • Recognise diversity between & within • Recognise development needs and eco-equity • Address mitigation and adaptation technologies • Transfer is know-how, experience and equipment • Enable smaller projects via the full range of orgs • Support national eco-innovation systems • Green shoots not silver bullet. . Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK

Thank you! Steven. Hunt@practicalaction. org. uk • www. pisces. or. ke • www. practicalaction.

Thank you! Steven. Hunt@practicalaction. org. uk • www. pisces. or. ke • www. practicalaction. org • www. practicalactionconsulting. org Steven Hunt | Consultant, PISCES/Practical Action, UK