Technological capabilities are at the center of the new theories of economic growth which focus on technology and human …

"This paper examines the impact of trade with Japan, North America, and the European Union on technology diffusion and … the South. The findings show that technology diffusion and productivity gains tend to be regional. Jordan benefits mainly …

Global Economic Prospects 2008: Technology Diffusion in the Developing World examines the state of technology in …-income countries-reflecting increased exposure to foreign technology as a result of linkages with high-skilled diasporas and the … opening of these countries to international trade and foreign direct investment.On the other hand, the technology gap remains …

, exporting and importing activities are important channels for the diffusion of technology. They also find evidence that the …-owned firms or domestic-owned firms. The authors interpret this finding as evidence that the technology transferred from … finding supports the idea that equity joint ventures maximize technology transfers to local firms. "--World Bank web site …