The Experience of Technological Collaborations by Mercosur Companies

Ludovico Alcorta, Guilherme Ary Plonksi and Celso Augusto Rimoli
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Ludovico Alcorta: United Nations University, Institute for New Technologies
Guilherme Ary Plonksi: Universidade de Sao Paolo
Celso Augusto Rimoli: Universidade de Sao Paolo

No 1998-03, UNU-INTECH Discussion Paper Series from United Nations University - INTECH

Abstract: This paper examines some of the experiences in information and knowledge sharing involving MERCOSUR firms. It finds that while technological collaborations by MERCOSUR firms are relatively few, located in low-tech sectors and taking place in an environment of little innovation they are motivated by the need to 'fuse' own knowledge with that of partner or to improve available information. Modes of governance vary accordingly, with equity or contractual forms being used for new developments and informal agreements for improvements. Governments and business associations can be important facilitators of technological collaborations. The analysis of technological collaborations suggested that the better prepared a corporation entered an agreement the more successful it was likely to be. It also pointed out that were interactions were intense, well intended and transparent; included personnel exchanges; were properly assessed; and, involved receptive participants, learning progressed smoothly and partners were satisfied. Benefits of the collaborations included new patentable and non patentable products and new factories as well as building trust between partners. Premature termination of some collaborations was the result of financial limitations unrelated to the success of the collaboration.

Keywords: Industrial Cooperation; Technology Transfer; MERCOSUR (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1998
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