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New approach to the study of technological capability in less developed countries

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Working paper proposing an economic analysis of technology capability in developing countries - attempts to quantify knowhow in terms of its potential for economic development; considers choice of technology, the informal sector, newly industrializing countries, the manufacturing and the agricultural sectors, etc.; conceptualises skill potential as enterprise level production capacity. Bibliography, organigrams.

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  • Fransman M., 1986. "New approach to the study of technological capability in less developed countries," ILO Working Papers 992470213402676, International Labour Organization.
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