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From technology transfer to the emergence of a triple helix culture: The experience of Algeria in innovation and technological capability development

Saad, Mohammed; Zawdie, Girma

Authors

Mohammed Saad Mohammed.Saad@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Lecturer - CBAL - BAM - UBAM0001

Girma Zawdie



Abstract

Based on the post-independence industrialization experience of Algeria, this paper explores the need for and the challenges and prospects of shifts of policies and strategies from central planning to decentralization and liberalization; from a heavy industry-dominated scenario to one dominated by SMEs; and from reliance on technology transfer to the development of a culture of innovation and technological learning. The paper highlights the business incubation system as an aspect of the triple helix model of innovation in which universities, industry, government and non-government organizations feature as principal actors in the national innovation system. The paper notes the need for both technology transfer and the development of the triple helix culture in developing countries. It also underlines the need for policy in developing countries to ensure that the former played only a residual role, while the latter took the lead in providing for the development of a culture of innovation. The culture of bureaucracy and institutional fragmentation has been a major factor militating against initiatives for technological capability development; and the conventional technology transfer practice has reinforced this culture. A major policy initiative is needed in developing countries to put the national system of innovation in place and remove the constraints on the development of the triple helix culture. © 2005 Taylor & Francis Group Ltd.

Citation

Saad, M., & Zawdie, G. (2005). From technology transfer to the emergence of a triple helix culture: The experience of Algeria in innovation and technological capability development. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 17(1), 89-103. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537320500044750

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Mar 1, 2005
Journal Technology Analysis and Strategic Management
Print ISSN 0953-7325
Publisher Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 17
Issue 1
Pages 89-103
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09537320500044750
Keywords triple helix culture, Algeria, innovation, technology transfer, technological capability development
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1050927
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537320500044750