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January, 2004, Vol.1 Number 1
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| Technology Foresight :An opportunity for finding leverage points in developing countries |
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Guillermo Rueda
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country is a complex system constitutes by a set of elements
connected by multiple and non-linear relationships. Technology
foresight, commonly defined as a systematic process to identify
critical technologies [UNIDO, 1999] [Foren, 2001] that will allow countries to growth consistently and reach
the aims goals, has been growing in importance during the last two
decades. In
recent years, many countries have developed foresight exercises to
identify scientific and technology opportunities in the medium and
long-term vision [Foren,
2001].
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| China Draws on Global Wisdom in Sci-tech Planning |
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said that China is open to the advice of overseas experts in the process of drafting a medium and long-term plan for the advancing of science and technology.
Wen said China adopts an open approach in drafting a plan that is oriented to the world and the future.
Wen made the remarks in a meeting with overseas experts attending a forum on science and technology development planning for the coming two decades in Beijing.Wen said that in the new situation of rapidly advancing science and technology in the world, drafting the national plan requires a strategic study that focuses on the overall situation, strategic priorities and long-term prospects. More
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