The assimilation of computer and microelectronics technology in developing countries: the case of Latin America

Article Abstract:

Latin America has developed a management system for incorporating technology into their businesses, but mostly on the supply side, using computers and telecommunications for shipping and manufacturing. Managers are just now beginning to plan for the effect technology can have on the demand side of industry, forcing suppliers to react to market demands in ever more complex yet receptive ways. As smaller companies become computerized, Latin American countries will have to put more energy into training citizens to be users in order to create more jobs.

Information technology

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Innovation and technology transfer in Latin America: a review of recent trends and policies

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The last twenty years have shown a vast improvement in the technological capability of Latin American nations despite their highly unstable economies. This can be attributed to the Latin American governments' decision to establish an institutional framework for the planning, regulation and financing of science and technology. The implementation of this framework enabled Latin American nations to import the technical data needed for technological innovations.

Management, Political aspects, Technological innovations, Technology transfer

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Intellectual property rights and foreign direct investment

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The link between foreign direct investments and intellectual property rights (IPR) is investigated. Specifically, the multiple variables which affect the relationship between the two are analyzed along with the legal aspects of IPR protection in the global arena. Case studies of different IPR strategies in Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, Nigeria and Italy and in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are also discussed.

Foreign investments, International aspects, Copyright, Intellectual property, Copyrights

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