Reviews theoretical models of technology transfer, identifies measurement problems and analyses its positive and negative consequences in developing countries. Examines empirical studies on the impact of technology transfer on productivity, employment and income distribution.

Examines the social consequences of restructuring and investigates the role social dialgue can play in finding socially responsible ways to mitigate the effects of restructuring. Includes brief comparisons with the banking and financial services industry, postal services and public utilities.

ILO pub. Working paper on a case study of three multinational enterprises in the electronics industry in Singapore, highlighting the impact of choice of technology on employment creation - covers the adaptability of multinationals to rapid technological change and to labour market variations,...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper emanating from a WEP research project, on the implications of technological change over the simulation period in the bachue models for population and employment in developing countries - examines technological change in the input output matrix, etc., and considers...

Drawing on the experience of semi-industrialised countries in technological accumulation, discusses how developing countries can take better advantage of foreign technology. Considers in particular how domestic technological capabilities and skills can be mobilised.