Powerpoint presentation that explains why the USPTO chose to pursue Patents for Humanity. A program primarily developed by Arti Rai, Quentin Palfrey, Edward Elliott, and Myself.
Presented by Jens A. Andersson (CIMMYT), Elias Damtew (ILRI) and Zelalem Lema (ILRI) at the Africa RISING Learning Event, Arusha, Tanzania, 11-12 November 2014
This document summarizes the program for a workshop on developing a strategic framework for innovation platforms in dryland systems. The workshop objectives are to create a shared understanding of agricultural innovation systems and platforms, share experiences implementing platforms, and develop a joint strategy and country plans. The 4-day workshop will include presentations on experiences with platforms, discussions of characteristics and strategies for platforms in the West Asia-North Africa region, and designing processes for establishing platforms and country support needs. Participants will work to build on experiences, learn jointly, and develop practical action plans.
The document discusses three roles of participants in Living Labs: (1) member of the innovation system governance, (2) object of study in experimental settings, and (3) partner in product development. It argues these roles encounter motivational and cognitive barriers for citizens. It then proposes alternative participant roles based on literature: lead users, emancipated workers, and subjugated activists. These roles may better foster democratization in Living Labs by giving participants more influence, addressing power imbalances, and resisting technocracy. The conclusion is that Living Labs need new types of participants and roles to truly promote democratization of technology and innovation.
A tool developed by USAID & ATAI from the Agricultural Technology Adoption & Food Security in Africa Evidence Summit on June 1-2, 2011.
Learn more: http://agrilinks.kdid.org/groups/agricultural-technology-adoption-food-security-africa-evidence-summit
This document discusses agricultural innovation systems and their importance. It defines an agricultural innovation system as a collaborative arrangement bringing together several organizations working toward technological, managerial, organizational, and institutional change in agriculture. An innovation system has three main elements: organizations and individuals, interactive learning, and institutions. It also discusses different models of stimulating innovation, challenges in the agricultural sector, and the role of innovation platforms in facilitating collaboration and problem solving among stakeholders to drive agricultural innovation.
Building from Demand: Reshaping Tomorrow’s Agriculture TodayCIAT
The document discusses the Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD) which aims to better align agricultural research with development needs. It notes challenges like lack of commitment from governments and institutions to increase productivity sustainably. The GCARD process will involve regional consultations and a conference to discuss priorities, partnerships, and enabling investments to ensure research benefits the poor. The summaries of regional workshops in Europe and Africa are provided, with issues raised including the need for greater focus on poverty, demand-driven research, and stronger collaboration between research and development institutions.
411 on IP 101 for Tech-Geeks in the Startup WorldG. Nagesh Rao
The document discusses intellectual property law and different types of intellectual property. It explains that intellectual property refers to creations of the mind like inventions, artistic works, and symbols. There are four main types of intellectual property: trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. The document provides details on what each type protects, requirements for obtaining protection, duration of protection, and examples. It emphasizes the importance of understanding intellectual property law and protecting intellectual property.
This was presented by Micheal Khan at the Innovation Festival at Spier Wine Estate on 8 and 9 March 2010. The sponsor was Cape Biotech Trust to raise funds for the Southern African Innovation Network (SAINe).
Presented by Jens A. Andersson (CIMMYT), Elias Damtew (ILRI) and Zelalem Lema (ILRI) at the Africa RISING Learning Event, Arusha, Tanzania, 11-12 November 2014
This document summarizes the program for a workshop on developing a strategic framework for innovation platforms in dryland systems. The workshop objectives are to create a shared understanding of agricultural innovation systems and platforms, share experiences implementing platforms, and develop a joint strategy and country plans. The 4-day workshop will include presentations on experiences with platforms, discussions of characteristics and strategies for platforms in the West Asia-North Africa region, and designing processes for establishing platforms and country support needs. Participants will work to build on experiences, learn jointly, and develop practical action plans.
The document discusses three roles of participants in Living Labs: (1) member of the innovation system governance, (2) object of study in experimental settings, and (3) partner in product development. It argues these roles encounter motivational and cognitive barriers for citizens. It then proposes alternative participant roles based on literature: lead users, emancipated workers, and subjugated activists. These roles may better foster democratization in Living Labs by giving participants more influence, addressing power imbalances, and resisting technocracy. The conclusion is that Living Labs need new types of participants and roles to truly promote democratization of technology and innovation.
A tool developed by USAID & ATAI from the Agricultural Technology Adoption & Food Security in Africa Evidence Summit on June 1-2, 2011.
Learn more: http://agrilinks.kdid.org/groups/agricultural-technology-adoption-food-security-africa-evidence-summit
This document discusses agricultural innovation systems and their importance. It defines an agricultural innovation system as a collaborative arrangement bringing together several organizations working toward technological, managerial, organizational, and institutional change in agriculture. An innovation system has three main elements: organizations and individuals, interactive learning, and institutions. It also discusses different models of stimulating innovation, challenges in the agricultural sector, and the role of innovation platforms in facilitating collaboration and problem solving among stakeholders to drive agricultural innovation.
Building from Demand: Reshaping Tomorrow’s Agriculture TodayCIAT
The document discusses the Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD) which aims to better align agricultural research with development needs. It notes challenges like lack of commitment from governments and institutions to increase productivity sustainably. The GCARD process will involve regional consultations and a conference to discuss priorities, partnerships, and enabling investments to ensure research benefits the poor. The summaries of regional workshops in Europe and Africa are provided, with issues raised including the need for greater focus on poverty, demand-driven research, and stronger collaboration between research and development institutions.
411 on IP 101 for Tech-Geeks in the Startup WorldG. Nagesh Rao
The document discusses intellectual property law and different types of intellectual property. It explains that intellectual property refers to creations of the mind like inventions, artistic works, and symbols. There are four main types of intellectual property: trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. The document provides details on what each type protects, requirements for obtaining protection, duration of protection, and examples. It emphasizes the importance of understanding intellectual property law and protecting intellectual property.
This was presented by Micheal Khan at the Innovation Festival at Spier Wine Estate on 8 and 9 March 2010. The sponsor was Cape Biotech Trust to raise funds for the Southern African Innovation Network (SAINe).
Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Former Head of the UN Commission on...Wesley Schwalje
A key challenge to knowledge-based economic development faced by Arab countries is weak innovation systems. We are honored to have had our research on Arab innovation systems cited by Dr. Mongi Hamdi, former Head, Science, Technology, and ICT at UNCTAD and Head of the Secretariat of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (now Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs) in his address to the Arab Forum for Scientific Research and Sustainable Development.
The NSTF is a representative body for science, engineering and technology organizations in South Africa. It aims to influence SET policy and promote socio-economic growth. Its 110 member organizations span both private and public sectors. The NSTF holds annual awards that recognize excellence in SET and has various projects to support youth engagement and awareness of SET. There was discussion on challenges with implementing policies around innovation and commercializing research, and the importance of partnerships between government, academia and industry to promote innovation.
Call for Papers (Extended Abstracts): 5th International Conference of the UNE...Graciela Mariani
The Second call for Papers (Extended Abstracts) for the 5th International Conference of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development has been officially launched.
Tech4Dev 2018, gives you an opportunity to:
Ø Present your research at a unique multidisciplinary Conference focused on innovative technology for social impact in the Global South.
Ø Network across disciplines and fields of technology, to promote the development, deployment, adaptation, and scaling of new solutions for the Global South.
Ø Identify opportunities for collaboration with diverse stakeholders – academics, students, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, practitioners, and social scientists- interested in technological innovation in the Global South.
Ø Participate in the fabulous social event of the conference that will take place in the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ø Build capacity among students and young professionals to engage in multidisciplinary problem solving for social impact.
Tech4Dev 2018 invites researchers, students, practitioners, industry or anyone interested in critical issues in Technologies for Development to submit proposals for Papers (Extended Abstracts). Submissions should emphasize the value of technological innovation while also acknowledging the limits of technology in generating inclusive social and economic development.
Further information, templates and material can be found on the conference website https://cooperation.epfl.ch/Tech4Dev2018.
The document discusses innovation policy to improve societal well-being through technology, processes, and social innovation. It notes that innovation can boost health, sustainability, and competitiveness but requires investment. Regional policies aim to foster innovation by dealing with aging populations, giving regional authorities flexibility, and requiring more sophisticated approaches. The document outlines Puglia's regional strategy for research and innovation including support for cooperation networks, SME aggregation, talent attraction, and research infrastructure agencies. It discusses analyzing barriers like insufficient interactions between demand and supply, and lack of financing continuity. Living labs and public-private partnerships are presented as ways to promote user-driven open innovation.
SCIBUS 423_Nanotech Industry <-> Global Health Analysis_Vijit SunderVijit Sunder
This document analyzes challenges facing the development and implementation of nanotechnology applications in developing countries. It identifies three key challenges: 1) garnering support for research investment given nanotech's long-term and uncertain returns, 2) minimizing costs and increasing access given developed countries' patent dominance, and 3) improving market acceptance given concerns about health and environmental risks. For each challenge, the document examines causes and promises a strategy to guide decision-makers in overcoming obstacles to using nanotech to address critical needs of the poor.
IRJET- Appropriate Technology and Economic Development of the Emerging NationsIRJET Journal
This document discusses appropriate technology and its role in the economic development of emerging nations. It makes three key points:
1. Appropriate technology is technology that is suitable for the environmental, cultural, and economic conditions of a country. It emphasizes factors like affordability, local resources, job creation, and environmental sustainability.
2. Appropriate technology is important for emerging nations struggling with problems like poverty and unemployment. It allows them to develop technologies that enhance productivity without displacing large amounts of labor.
3. When adopted by emerging nations, appropriate technology can help achieve development goals by being tailored to local conditions and priorities like resource use, infrastructure constraints, and skill levels. This helps emerging countries grow their economies in a
Science technology and innovation policy review iraqSamir Raouf
Iraq signed MOU with UNCTAD to carry Science Technology and Innovation Policy review in Iraq (STIP). The review assesses science policy in Iraq and provides policy recommendations. STIP Review National Committee in Iraq was established to work as the local partner with participation of all line ministries. The STIP Review National Committee in Iraq is chaired by Ministry of Science and Technology.
Falck zepeda spielman cimmyt template 50th anniversary final abbvjfalck
Ensuring Technology Access
by José Falck-Zepeda and David Spielman
Technical change has had and is likely to have a tremendous impact on agricultural productivity growth and food security. Technical change, however, varies significantly across countries, communities, households, and individuals. These vary in terms of capabilities and opportunities to improve their well-being. Equity is an ethical issue that matters for technical change, however the innovation system has lost track of this issue. The CGIAR can and should be a driver of both technological change and improvements in equity, but only if we influence the design and implementation of policies and institutions that shape technical change and its equity impacts
The document discusses the European Union's Digital Agenda and priorities around supporting innovation through smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It outlines seven action areas and over 100 initiatives aimed at developing an digital single market, enhancing trust and security, boosting research and innovation, improving digital skills, and expanding broadband internet access. A key focus is stimulating user-driven open innovation through living labs and public-private-civic partnerships.
Military Caregiving: Assistive Technology Devicesmilfamln
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHO TO ASK
From wheelchairs to hearing aids, memory supports to speech devices, assistive technology (AT) solutions have long been a staple for supporting the functioning of individuals with disabilities, especially wounded service members. However, there can be barriers to successful implementation of an assistive technology solution. Research has shown that the most important way to reduce this non-use or abandonment rate is to know how to find the available AT resources, involve the service member in selecting the AT, and to use a systematic process for assessing both the warrior’s needs and preferences. The most effective support may be personal assistance, strategies, or technologies—most commonly, a combination of these.
This webinar will present ways to be informed of the variety of available AT and the use of a systematic process to match the service member with the most appropriate solution for his or her enhanced functioning and well-being.
Join via https://learn.extension.org/events/1297
This document outlines the key points of India's technology policy, including its aims, priorities, and implementation. The policy was first introduced in 1983 and aims to promote self-reliance, employment, and develop internationally competitive technologies. It focuses on areas like agriculture, water resources, housing, and industrial development. The policy emphasizes indigenous development but also allows for acquisition and adaptation of imported technologies. Effective implementation and monitoring mechanisms are needed to help achieve the goals of the technology policy.
This document discusses technology assessment and its evolution. It began as a way for experts to evaluate new technologies but now involves stakeholders and the public. Technology assessment aims to anticipate impacts, identify winners and losers, consider alternatives, and resist locking in to a single technological trajectory. It examines costs, benefits, and risks while balancing economic, social and environmental factors. Uncertainty is also a major consideration.
Existing and well-functioning regional or national innovation systems designed to support scienceand
technology-based innovation have to be further developed in order to be able to meet new
challenges from emerging global markets for technology and new forms of global knowledgesharing.
Across all countries, governments have recently been involved in research and education;
hence a need for new knowledge and new business skills will also have to be in the focus of
governmental interest. Governments have constantly been called upon to react accordingly and to
adopt innovation-friendly framework conditions. New policy tools have been created to be able to
better meet this challenge.
The regional dimension has also become of increasing significance. Nowadays, regions have come
up with own innovation strategies considering the individual regional strengths instead of spreading
public investments thinly across several frontier technology research fields and, as a consequence,
not making much of an impact.
Innovation policy has to acknowledge that traditional boundaries between manufacturing and
services are increasingly being blurred. The success of manufacturing depends, for instance, very
much on innovative services, such as design, marketing and logistics as well as on product related
after-sales services, and vice versa. More and more service providers are manufacturing goods
that build upon or are related to their service portfolio or distribution channels. But regional and
industrial development policies and tools are still not sufficiently taking account of these changes.
Service innovation is in fact a driver for growth and structural change across the entire economy. It
helps to make the entire economy more productive and provides fuel for innovation in other
industries. It even has the potential to create new growth poles and to lead markets that have a
macro-economic impact.
The so called systematic innovation policy approach, which has recently been introduced in many
industrialised countries, is based on the assumption that an effective innovation policy has to
improve all determinants that influence a given sector-specific innovation system.
The indicator-based Analysis of National Innovation Systems Approach (ANIS), developed by the
Institute for Innovation and Technology (iit Berlin) includes a comprehensive examination and
evaluation of the status of national innovation systems. It is mainly intended for emerging and
developing countries for which standard innovation benchmarking and monitoring approaches
might not be sufficient as statistical data is often missing or outdated. Policy-makers of these
countries can benefit from clear advice on how to overcome weaknesses within their national
innovation system and to identify determinants of specific relevance.
Role of Mass Media in transfer of technology, FEX-502, Md Kaif AliMdSharbar
Mass media are those channels of communication which can expose large numbers of people to the same information at the same time. They include media which convey information by sound (radio, audio cassettes); moving pictures (television, film, video); and print (posters, newspapers). And when it comes to technology transfer, the more people who know about a particular innovation or idea, the greater the chances that it will be adopted and put into use.
1. Assistive technologies (AT) have the potential to help disabled and elderly people live independently but also face limitations and risks if not properly implemented.
2. A key risk is that AT may not be properly tailored to individual needs and circumstances without comprehensive assessment and training.
3. Ongoing support is also needed to ensure AT continues working effectively and users maintain their skills over time as needs or technologies change.
4. Ethical concerns around AT include privacy, autonomy, reliability and inclusion to make sure all those who could benefit have access.
Technologies for Social Inclusion and Public Policy in Latin AmericaSTEPS Centre
by Mariano Fressoli, Instituto de Estudios sobre la Ciencia y la Tecnología, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina.
STEPS Centre seminar, 17 June 2010, at IDS.
ECOSYSTEM FOR REGIONAL INNOVATION IN ASIA : International Partnership Program...Tatang Taufik
Presented in Panel Discussion “Ecosystems for Regional Innovation in Asia”, INTERNATIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE - INTERNATIONAL SYPOSIUM ON ECOSYSTEMS FOR REGIONAL INNOVATION IN ASIA , Soukairo Hall, the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo - Japan, October 20, 2012
Innovation is demand driven. India is not home to any significant global innovation for the obvious reason -there is no demand for innovations in India. There is demand for innovative products/ services and they are met by imports. Preaching to private sector to invest in R&D has become an annual ritual. Declaration like Innovation Decade exposed hollowness of public policy. Will the government walk the talk?
Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Former Head of the UN Commission on...Wesley Schwalje
A key challenge to knowledge-based economic development faced by Arab countries is weak innovation systems. We are honored to have had our research on Arab innovation systems cited by Dr. Mongi Hamdi, former Head, Science, Technology, and ICT at UNCTAD and Head of the Secretariat of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (now Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs) in his address to the Arab Forum for Scientific Research and Sustainable Development.
The NSTF is a representative body for science, engineering and technology organizations in South Africa. It aims to influence SET policy and promote socio-economic growth. Its 110 member organizations span both private and public sectors. The NSTF holds annual awards that recognize excellence in SET and has various projects to support youth engagement and awareness of SET. There was discussion on challenges with implementing policies around innovation and commercializing research, and the importance of partnerships between government, academia and industry to promote innovation.
Call for Papers (Extended Abstracts): 5th International Conference of the UNE...Graciela Mariani
The Second call for Papers (Extended Abstracts) for the 5th International Conference of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development has been officially launched.
Tech4Dev 2018, gives you an opportunity to:
Ø Present your research at a unique multidisciplinary Conference focused on innovative technology for social impact in the Global South.
Ø Network across disciplines and fields of technology, to promote the development, deployment, adaptation, and scaling of new solutions for the Global South.
Ø Identify opportunities for collaboration with diverse stakeholders – academics, students, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, practitioners, and social scientists- interested in technological innovation in the Global South.
Ø Participate in the fabulous social event of the conference that will take place in the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ø Build capacity among students and young professionals to engage in multidisciplinary problem solving for social impact.
Tech4Dev 2018 invites researchers, students, practitioners, industry or anyone interested in critical issues in Technologies for Development to submit proposals for Papers (Extended Abstracts). Submissions should emphasize the value of technological innovation while also acknowledging the limits of technology in generating inclusive social and economic development.
Further information, templates and material can be found on the conference website https://cooperation.epfl.ch/Tech4Dev2018.
The document discusses innovation policy to improve societal well-being through technology, processes, and social innovation. It notes that innovation can boost health, sustainability, and competitiveness but requires investment. Regional policies aim to foster innovation by dealing with aging populations, giving regional authorities flexibility, and requiring more sophisticated approaches. The document outlines Puglia's regional strategy for research and innovation including support for cooperation networks, SME aggregation, talent attraction, and research infrastructure agencies. It discusses analyzing barriers like insufficient interactions between demand and supply, and lack of financing continuity. Living labs and public-private partnerships are presented as ways to promote user-driven open innovation.
SCIBUS 423_Nanotech Industry <-> Global Health Analysis_Vijit SunderVijit Sunder
This document analyzes challenges facing the development and implementation of nanotechnology applications in developing countries. It identifies three key challenges: 1) garnering support for research investment given nanotech's long-term and uncertain returns, 2) minimizing costs and increasing access given developed countries' patent dominance, and 3) improving market acceptance given concerns about health and environmental risks. For each challenge, the document examines causes and promises a strategy to guide decision-makers in overcoming obstacles to using nanotech to address critical needs of the poor.
IRJET- Appropriate Technology and Economic Development of the Emerging NationsIRJET Journal
This document discusses appropriate technology and its role in the economic development of emerging nations. It makes three key points:
1. Appropriate technology is technology that is suitable for the environmental, cultural, and economic conditions of a country. It emphasizes factors like affordability, local resources, job creation, and environmental sustainability.
2. Appropriate technology is important for emerging nations struggling with problems like poverty and unemployment. It allows them to develop technologies that enhance productivity without displacing large amounts of labor.
3. When adopted by emerging nations, appropriate technology can help achieve development goals by being tailored to local conditions and priorities like resource use, infrastructure constraints, and skill levels. This helps emerging countries grow their economies in a
Science technology and innovation policy review iraqSamir Raouf
Iraq signed MOU with UNCTAD to carry Science Technology and Innovation Policy review in Iraq (STIP). The review assesses science policy in Iraq and provides policy recommendations. STIP Review National Committee in Iraq was established to work as the local partner with participation of all line ministries. The STIP Review National Committee in Iraq is chaired by Ministry of Science and Technology.
Falck zepeda spielman cimmyt template 50th anniversary final abbvjfalck
Ensuring Technology Access
by José Falck-Zepeda and David Spielman
Technical change has had and is likely to have a tremendous impact on agricultural productivity growth and food security. Technical change, however, varies significantly across countries, communities, households, and individuals. These vary in terms of capabilities and opportunities to improve their well-being. Equity is an ethical issue that matters for technical change, however the innovation system has lost track of this issue. The CGIAR can and should be a driver of both technological change and improvements in equity, but only if we influence the design and implementation of policies and institutions that shape technical change and its equity impacts
The document discusses the European Union's Digital Agenda and priorities around supporting innovation through smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It outlines seven action areas and over 100 initiatives aimed at developing an digital single market, enhancing trust and security, boosting research and innovation, improving digital skills, and expanding broadband internet access. A key focus is stimulating user-driven open innovation through living labs and public-private-civic partnerships.
Military Caregiving: Assistive Technology Devicesmilfamln
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHO TO ASK
From wheelchairs to hearing aids, memory supports to speech devices, assistive technology (AT) solutions have long been a staple for supporting the functioning of individuals with disabilities, especially wounded service members. However, there can be barriers to successful implementation of an assistive technology solution. Research has shown that the most important way to reduce this non-use or abandonment rate is to know how to find the available AT resources, involve the service member in selecting the AT, and to use a systematic process for assessing both the warrior’s needs and preferences. The most effective support may be personal assistance, strategies, or technologies—most commonly, a combination of these.
This webinar will present ways to be informed of the variety of available AT and the use of a systematic process to match the service member with the most appropriate solution for his or her enhanced functioning and well-being.
Join via https://learn.extension.org/events/1297
This document outlines the key points of India's technology policy, including its aims, priorities, and implementation. The policy was first introduced in 1983 and aims to promote self-reliance, employment, and develop internationally competitive technologies. It focuses on areas like agriculture, water resources, housing, and industrial development. The policy emphasizes indigenous development but also allows for acquisition and adaptation of imported technologies. Effective implementation and monitoring mechanisms are needed to help achieve the goals of the technology policy.
This document discusses technology assessment and its evolution. It began as a way for experts to evaluate new technologies but now involves stakeholders and the public. Technology assessment aims to anticipate impacts, identify winners and losers, consider alternatives, and resist locking in to a single technological trajectory. It examines costs, benefits, and risks while balancing economic, social and environmental factors. Uncertainty is also a major consideration.
Existing and well-functioning regional or national innovation systems designed to support scienceand
technology-based innovation have to be further developed in order to be able to meet new
challenges from emerging global markets for technology and new forms of global knowledgesharing.
Across all countries, governments have recently been involved in research and education;
hence a need for new knowledge and new business skills will also have to be in the focus of
governmental interest. Governments have constantly been called upon to react accordingly and to
adopt innovation-friendly framework conditions. New policy tools have been created to be able to
better meet this challenge.
The regional dimension has also become of increasing significance. Nowadays, regions have come
up with own innovation strategies considering the individual regional strengths instead of spreading
public investments thinly across several frontier technology research fields and, as a consequence,
not making much of an impact.
Innovation policy has to acknowledge that traditional boundaries between manufacturing and
services are increasingly being blurred. The success of manufacturing depends, for instance, very
much on innovative services, such as design, marketing and logistics as well as on product related
after-sales services, and vice versa. More and more service providers are manufacturing goods
that build upon or are related to their service portfolio or distribution channels. But regional and
industrial development policies and tools are still not sufficiently taking account of these changes.
Service innovation is in fact a driver for growth and structural change across the entire economy. It
helps to make the entire economy more productive and provides fuel for innovation in other
industries. It even has the potential to create new growth poles and to lead markets that have a
macro-economic impact.
The so called systematic innovation policy approach, which has recently been introduced in many
industrialised countries, is based on the assumption that an effective innovation policy has to
improve all determinants that influence a given sector-specific innovation system.
The indicator-based Analysis of National Innovation Systems Approach (ANIS), developed by the
Institute for Innovation and Technology (iit Berlin) includes a comprehensive examination and
evaluation of the status of national innovation systems. It is mainly intended for emerging and
developing countries for which standard innovation benchmarking and monitoring approaches
might not be sufficient as statistical data is often missing or outdated. Policy-makers of these
countries can benefit from clear advice on how to overcome weaknesses within their national
innovation system and to identify determinants of specific relevance.
Role of Mass Media in transfer of technology, FEX-502, Md Kaif AliMdSharbar
Mass media are those channels of communication which can expose large numbers of people to the same information at the same time. They include media which convey information by sound (radio, audio cassettes); moving pictures (television, film, video); and print (posters, newspapers). And when it comes to technology transfer, the more people who know about a particular innovation or idea, the greater the chances that it will be adopted and put into use.
1. Assistive technologies (AT) have the potential to help disabled and elderly people live independently but also face limitations and risks if not properly implemented.
2. A key risk is that AT may not be properly tailored to individual needs and circumstances without comprehensive assessment and training.
3. Ongoing support is also needed to ensure AT continues working effectively and users maintain their skills over time as needs or technologies change.
4. Ethical concerns around AT include privacy, autonomy, reliability and inclusion to make sure all those who could benefit have access.
Technologies for Social Inclusion and Public Policy in Latin AmericaSTEPS Centre
by Mariano Fressoli, Instituto de Estudios sobre la Ciencia y la Tecnología, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina.
STEPS Centre seminar, 17 June 2010, at IDS.
ECOSYSTEM FOR REGIONAL INNOVATION IN ASIA : International Partnership Program...Tatang Taufik
Presented in Panel Discussion “Ecosystems for Regional Innovation in Asia”, INTERNATIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE - INTERNATIONAL SYPOSIUM ON ECOSYSTEMS FOR REGIONAL INNOVATION IN ASIA , Soukairo Hall, the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo - Japan, October 20, 2012
Innovation is demand driven. India is not home to any significant global innovation for the obvious reason -there is no demand for innovations in India. There is demand for innovative products/ services and they are met by imports. Preaching to private sector to invest in R&D has become an annual ritual. Declaration like Innovation Decade exposed hollowness of public policy. Will the government walk the talk?
2. OVERVIEW
The United States Patent & Trademark
Office (USPTO) has developed a
voluntary, pro-business pilot program to
incentivize the development and
distribution of technology that addresses
humanitarian needs.
3. BACKGROUND
Greatest need of humanitarian support
coincides with breakdowns in the
market or government structure,
specifically:
Impoverished populations with insufficient
capital to provide the needed ROI
Areas lacking appropriate infrastructure
Countries lacking adequate protection for
inventions
4. WHY THE USPTO?
USPTO is uniquely positioned to help
address these problems
Respected leading voice on IP matters
Working relationship with the authors of
technological progress
History of cooperation with industry
Leverage contacts to develop win-win
solutions
Highlight the benefits IP has for
developing regions
5. PROPOSAL
Incentivize and reward patent owners who
make meaningful contributions to
humanitarian needs.
Provide a transferrable voucher for expedited
processing at the USPTO.
Recipients may apply the voucher to one of
their own patents or sell it on the open
market.
6. EXTERNAL SUPPORT
USPTO issued a public Request For Comments in Sept
2010. Respondents from industry, academia, and NGOs
were very supportive of the program. USPTO continues
to solicit feedback from stakeholders to address
concerns and ensure success.
"BIO commends the USPTO for likewise exploring creative and
market-oriented ways to incentivize the development and distribution
of humanitarian technologies, a goal that BIO and its members have
long shared and are working hard to achieve."
-James Greenwood
BIO’s President & CEO
7. EXTERNAL SUPPORT
“I enthusiastically support the exploration and intent
behind the ‘Humanitarian IP program’, as I view it as a
critical component in a system for accelerating the
delivery of inclusive (pro-poor) innovations (in health and
agriculture to developing countries).”
-Stanley Kowalski
Professor of Law and Director of
The International Technology Transfer Institute
University of New Hampshire
8. DEFINITIONS
Humanitarian issue – one significantly
affecting the public health or quality of
life of an impoverished population
Qualifying criteria (roughly):
Actions that significantly increase usage of
the technology by an impoverished group to
address a humanitarian issue
Actions that make the technology available
to others for research on a humanitarian
issue
9. APPROACH
Focus on actually delivering life-altering
treatments/products/services to suffering
people in need
Triple Neutral Approach:
Technology – open to all fields
Geography – help impoverished people
anywhere
Finance – focus on results achieved, not $$
accommodates all business models
10. ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGIES
Any technology used for humanitarian
purposes may qualify, such as:
Health/Life Sciences (e.g. medicines, medical
devices)
Chemical (e.g. water purification)
Mechanical (e.g. mine detector)
Agriculture (e.g. enhanced crops)
Energy (e.g. hazardous waste treatment)
IT (Hardware and Software) (e.g. malaria
zapper)
And others…
11. PROCESS
Participants will submit prize
applications describing how they
have made significant contributions
to humanitarian goals with their
patented technology according to
the program criteria
Expert judges will evaluate the
applications
12. JUDGING MECHANISM
2-Round Review Process
Evaluation
by outside experts with
backgrounds in technology and
humanitarian aid
Finalselections performed by the Patent
Public Advisory Committee
13. TIMELINE
FRN to be published May 2011
Pilot rollout in 2nd half of FY 2011
14. PERCEIVED BENEFITS FROM
IMPACT INVESTING
INCENTIVIZATION
Average Return Expectations by instrument and region
“Impact Investments: An Emerging Asset Class.” J.P.Morgan, Global Research. 29 Nov 2010
15. SUMMARY
USPTO program to reward
humanitarian use of intellectual
property
Opportunity to advance U.S. and
world interests in humanitarian aid
USPTO uniquely positioned to lead
Leverages existing forces in
industry and academia to greater
effect
16. CONCLUSION
In our global economy, progress in even the poorest
countries can advance the prosperity and security of people
far beyond their borders, including my fellow Americans.
-President Barack Obama, September 22, 2010
U.N. Millenium Development Goals Summit