IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE TRANSPORT RESEARCH

The aim of this paper is to raise wider discussion on a number of technology transfer issues in the transport sector of developing countries. In addition to examining the wider issues of mainstreaming research effectiveness and uptake, the paper highlights the need for consideration of a broad range of other related topics including: ownership of research and the role of the user; increasing use and access to electronic media; feedback mechanisms and forums used; the role of professional groups; and funding mechanisms and constraints, among others. The paper concludes by exploring opportunities to improve the transfer of research knowledge in the short- and medium term.

• Corporate Authors:

  Tanzania Ministry of Works

  Holland House Avenue, P.O. Box 9423
  Dar es Salaam,   Tanzania 
• Authors:
  • GOURLEY, C S
  • Fouracre, P R
• Conference:
  • First Road Transportation Technology Transfer Conference in Africa
  • Location: Arusha International Conference Centre, Tanzania
  • Date: 2001-5-23 to 2001-5-25
• Publication Date: 2001

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 138-152
• Monograph Title: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN ROAD TRANSPORTATION IN AFRICA: ARUSHA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, TANZANIA, MAY 23-25, 2001. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Conferences; Developing countries; Education and training methods; Highway transportation; Information dissemination; Research management; Technology transfer; Transportation planning
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Education and Training; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Research; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00813582
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 24 2002 12:00AM