Technology Support for Small-scale Industry in Developing Countries: A Review of Concepts and Project Practices

摘要: The paper is a review of approaches towards institutional technology support for small-scale manufacturing enterprises in developing countries since the early 1970s. Early programmes tended to suffer from number weaknesses, stemming limited conceptu- alization and an inadequate understanding role sector industrial development more broadly. There was also lack practical experience with project implementation. However, recent years important advances have been made on all these fronts. Four features assistance that be associated success are discussed, illustrated evidence different projects. Broadly, successful projects: (a) embrace notion durable competitiveness small producers competitive economic environment requires they develop internal capabilities effectively assimilate, use adapt product process technologies; (b) demand- driven; (c) target groups common interests problems, help them organize themselves collective bodies can evolve into self-help institutions; (d) include appropriate incentive structures based market principles.