AN INTEGRATED SYSTEMS APPROACH TO APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Abstract

This chapter describes an integrated systems approach to appropriate technology transfer. The Engineering and Industrial Design Development Centre (EIDDC) was established in Cairo as far back as 1968 as a joint project between the Government of the A.R.E. and UNIDO. The second phase started in 1973, after the first phase was successfully completed. The long range objectives of the Centre were to develop a design capability for industrial products, strengthen the capabilities within the country, and to assist in the development of capacity for manufacture of capital goods equipment and tools, considered the backbone of any technological development in industry. Phase 1 of the EIDDCs project had its main purpose to train designers in product development. Phase II of the EIDDSs project had as its main objectives to develop industrial products design capabilities, to assist in the development of tool manufacturing capacities and to assist in the development of capabilities for manufacture of processing or capital goods equipment.