How to increase technology transfers to developing countries: a synthesis of the evidence

Ana Pueyo, Mar�a Mendiluce, Mar�a Sanchez Naranjo and Julio Lumbreras

Climate Policy, 2012, vol. 12, issue 3, 320-340

Abstract: The existing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has failed to deliver the rate of low-carbon technology transfer (TT) required to curb GHG emissions in developing countries. This failure has exposed the limitations of universalism and renewed interest in bilateral approaches to TT. Gaps are identified in the UNFCCC approach to climate change TT: missing links between international institutions and the national enabling environments that encourage private investment; a non-differentiated approach for (developing) country and technology characteristics; and a lack of clear measurements of the volume and effectiveness of TTs. Evidence from econometric literature and business experience on climate change TT is reviewed, so as to address the identified pitfalls of the UNFCCC process. Strengths and weaknesses of different methodological approaches are highlighted. International policy recommendations are offered aimed at improving the level of emission reductions achieved through TT.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1080/14693062.2011.605588

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