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Lesson 36
ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY
Measures to Implement
Measures to implement the Programme of Action include the organization of international meetings in the
field of appropriate industrial technology, the establishment of a consultative group on appropriate
industrial technology and the monitoring and analysis and follow up for appropriate choice of technology
presupposes the existence of alternative technologies for production and knowledge and information about
them. One of the first tasks is to enlarge the flow of available information. With this in view the evaluation
and comparison of alternative industrial technologies will be merged for selection. This information made
available should be fed into the Industrial And Technological Information Bank.
Available Information
Available information on technologies could also be enlarged through the systematic identification of
technologies including the traditional ones available in developing countries themselves. With this input
projects can be initiated through national research institutes, systematic survey of indigenous technologies in
selected branches. The surveys are expected to bring out material on the basis of which some of the existing
technologies could be upgraded and some others could be transferred for adoption by other countries. It
will also provide it methodology for systematic action by the research institutes in the elaboration of their
research programs.
Methods of Integrating Science & Technology in Economic & Social Development
The rapid and fruitful application of industrial technology to industrial development could be achieved only
if the attempts to promote appropriate industrial technology are part of the main stream of industrial
development and not apart from it. To reach this goal by stimulating policy and decision makers, enterprises
and research institutes for promoting the application of appropriate industrial technology; stimulating
suppliers of technology and equipment in industrialized countries to undertake the necessary adaptation and
redesign to suit the needs of developing countries; stimulating government and donor agencies in
industrialized countries and in developing countries with sufficient financial resources at their disposal to
allocate more funds to co-operative programs on appropriate technology; mobilizing existing research
capacity in research organizations, universities, private enterprises and particularly small companies and
individual investors so as to promote the adaptation of available technologies and the development of new
technologies where necessary.
The appropriate technology path has to be derived from the industrial development strategy and
consequently from the over-all development strategy itself. It is only by this integration nor only
conceptually but in practical action that the application of industrial technology can have the most fruitful
results through national institution for projects services can provide a set of specialized services to all
industries in the areas such as testing, meteorology, product development and general advisory and
information services.
Measure to Undertake for Promoting Framework.
1. Evaluation & Comparison of Alternative Industrial Technologies.
2. Promotion of Technological Research.
3. Collection & Dissemination of Practical Experience.
4. Application of Technology to Rural Development.
5. Technology for Alternative Sources of Energy.
6. National & International Policies Related to Appropriate Industrial Technology.
7. Institutional Infrastructure for Appropriate Technology.
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SME Management (MGT-601)
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The important point, apart from implementing specific programs, is the consolidation of efforts in this field
and the mobilization of interest on a world-wide scale. This step will bring about a fuller use of existing
resources and also place the concept of appropriate industrial technology in the main stream of existing
activities and not apart from it. this goal can be achieved by stimulating policy and decision-makers,
enterprises and research institutes to promote the application of appropriate industrial technology;
stimulating suppliers of technology and equipment in industrialized countries to undertake the necessary
adaptation and redesign to suit the needs of developing countries; stimulating governments and donor
agencies in industrialized countries and in developing countries with sufficient financial resources at their
disposal to allocate more funds to co-operative programs on appropriate technology; mobilizing existing
research capacity in research organizations, universities, private enterprises and particularly small companies
and individual investors so as to promote the adaptation of available technologies and the development of
new technologies where necessary.
Industrial & Technological Information Bank
Since in its design and operation the industrial and technological information bank will rely heavily on its
effective links with the suppliers and users of technological information, its operation could well mark the
beginning of a new phase of international co-operation in the exchange of technological information. This
will be particularly so, since the INTIB is not expected to physically store all available technological
information.
One component of the INTIB which involves international co-operation in a significant manner is the
system of exchange of information among the national registries of transfer of technology on the terms and
conditions of technology contract. This will provide, through international co-operation, access to
information not hitherto available, but of great value to developing countries in the acquisition technology.
Role of ICT
ICT means information and communication technology. ICT plays a vital role in small and medium
enterprises.
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Table of Contents:
  1. THE HISTORY:Cottage Industry, CONCEPT OF SMALL BUSINESS
  2. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMALL AND BIG BUSINESS:The SME’S in Pakistan
  3. THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPS IN SMEs:Focus and Perseverance Guide the Entrepreneur
  4. THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPS IN SMEs:Kinds of Entrepreneurs
  5. SMALL ENTREPRENEURS IN PAKISTAN:National Approaches
  6. THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMES IN PAKISTAN:The Industrial History of Pakistan
  7. GOVERNMENT’S EFFORT TOWARDS SME DEVELOPMENT:Financing Programs
  8. THIS LECTURE DEFINES THE ROLE OF NGOS AND SMEDA:Mission Statement
  9. ISSUES AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT FOR SME:Monitoring Developments
  10. ISSUES IN SME DEVELOPMENT:Business Environment, Taxation Issues
  11. LABOR ISSUES:Delivery of Assistance and Access to Resources, Finance
  12. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT:Market and Industry Information, Monitoring Developments
  13. MARKET AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION:Measuring Our Success, Gender Development
  14. LONG TERM ISSUES:Law and Order, Intellectual Property Rights, Infrastructure
  15. THE START UP PROCESS OF A SMALL ENTERPRISE:Steps in Innovative Process
  16. TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY:Market Feasibility, Market Testing
  17. FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY:Financial resources and other costs, Cash Flow Analysis
  18. ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES:Analysis of Competition
  19. Post Operative Problems of a New Enterprise:Environmental Causes
  20. HOW TO APPROACH LENDERS:Bank’s Lending Criteria, Specific Purpose, Be Well Prepared
  21. WHAT A BANK NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU:General Credentials, Financial Situation
  22. COMMERCIAL INFORMATION:Checklist for Feasibility Study, The Market
  23. GUARANTEES OR COLLATERAL YOU CAN OFFER:Typical Collateral
  24. Aspects of Financial Management:WINNING THE CASH FLOW WAR, The Realization Concept
  25. MEANING OF WORKING CAPITAL:Gross Working Capital, Net Working Capital
  26. RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND TRAINING:Job Description, Job Specification
  27. SELECTION AND HIRING THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:Application Blank, Orientation
  28. TRAINGING AND DEVELOPMENT:Knowledge, Methods of Training
  29. CONDITIONS THAT STIMULATE LEARNING:Limitations of Performance Appraisal, Discipline
  30. QUALITY CONTROL:Two Aspects of Quality, Manufactured Quality
  31. QUALITY CONTROL:International Quality Standards, MARKETING
  32. MARKETING:Marketing Function, MARKETING PROCESS - STEPS
  33. MARKETING:Controllable Variable, Marketing Uncontrollable, Marketing Mix
  34. MARKETING:Demerits of Product Mix, Development of new product, SMEDA
  35. ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY:Training programmes, Publications
  36. ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY:Measure to Undertake for Promoting Framework.
  37. EXPORT POTENTIAL OF SME IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES I:Commonly Seen Assistance Programme
  38. EXPORT POTENTIAL OF SME IN DEVELOPING Countries. II:At the national level
  39. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO):WTO Agreements: Salient Features
  40. WTO MINISTERIAL CONFERENCES:PAKISTAN AND WTO
  41. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) PAKISTAN & WTO. II:International Treaties
  42. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO) PAKISTAN & WTO. III:Agriculture
  43. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO):PAKISTAN & WTO. III
  44. WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO):CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
  45. SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS:Financing Tool, Financing Tool