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Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 26, No. 2, Mar - Apr 2009
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2009)
<p>Technology transfer is accepted as an important element for enhancing
the competitiveness of enterprises through productivity improvement,
augmentation of technological capabilities, and entry into new and
emerging ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 26, No. 5, Sep - Oct 2009
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2009)
Investment in research and development (R&D) is crucial to sustain and enhance competitiveness in technology-driven and globalizing national economies of today. According to the ‘2009 Global R&D Funding Forecast’ from ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 26, No. 1, Jan - Feb 2009
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2009)
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An adequate food supply is paramount to the survival and well-being
of nations. However, modern agriculture today is facing critical
challenges. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture
Organization ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 26, No. 6, Nov - Dec 2009
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2009)
Governments across the world have enhanced their focus on the development and promotion of the renewable energy sector in recognition of its important role in reducing carbon emissions, strengthening energy security with ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 35, No. 2, Apr - Jun 2018
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2018)
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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 calls for building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation. Increased access of Small and ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 30, No. 3, Jul - Sep 2013
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2013)
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Traditional medicine (TM), related practices and technologies have evolved
over the past several centuries across the globe. This TM system covers a
wide variety of therapies and practices which vary from country ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 28, No. 6, Nov - Dec 2011
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2011)
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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change are considered to
have significant adverse impacts on the environment, human societies and
economies. Nations are currently discussing ambitious targets for ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 28, No. 5, Sep - Oct 2011
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2011)
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In the emerging global scenario, technology choice and adoption are
two critical steps in the process of technology transfer which determine
the sustenance and business competitiveness of firms, and small ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 34, No. 3, Jul - Sep 2017
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2017)
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Sustainability of water has been a major global concern, with critical implications for human health and wellbeing. The United Nations, in September 2015, adopted the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda which is ...
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 32, No. 2, Apr - Jun 2015
(UN.ESCAP. Regional Centre for Technology Transfer, 2015)
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In the recent years, renewable energy options have demonstrated potential to reduce the environmental impacts of energy use, provide access to affordable energy, and thus play a significant role in the transition ...