Technology transfer projects in developing countries-Furthering the project management perspectives

Saad, Mohammed; Cicmil, Svetlana; Greenwood, Margaret

Abstract

This paper attempts to broaden the analysis of the technology transfer phenomenon by refocusing research attention on the level of performance assessment of technology transfer projects. An holistic evaluation framework based on the consideration of an extended Project Life Cycle model is proposed to overcome some of the shortcomings of conventional approaches to project evaluation. This also reinforces the need for open systems thinking in assessing and managing risk of technology transfer projects. The discussion is based on two case studies which articulate the experiences with two integrated mechanisms of technology transfer used in Algeria from 1965 to 1990: turnkey and "product-in-hand". The aim is to gain a better understanding of the processes of technology transfer and to contribute to the improvement of associated managerial practices in developing economies. © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2002
• Journal: International Journal of Project Management
• Print ISSN: 0263-7863
• Electronic ISSN: 1873-4634
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 20
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 617-625
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0263-7863%2802%2900024-8
• Keywords: technology transfer, developing countries, turnkey and “product-in-hand” projects, multiple perspective framework
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1075936
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0263-7863(02)00024-8