[eng] The purpose of this paper is to show that the concept of an "adapted" technology must be completed by the idea of an adapted form of transfer, for a given technology. In many cases, an alternative technology better adapted to the needs of a given developing country does not exist or is...

[eng] Hi Tech sectors are characterized by high growth of demand and employment, higher than average productivity growth, a highly skilled labour form and a high level of non material investment. These sectors have also important spin-off effects on the other sectors. The relative weight of...

[eng] This paper first examines some of the main strategic responses which Community firms have provided, anticipating the post-1992 single market. Internally, corporate strategies tend to concentrate on main product lines. Externally, cooperative agreements, mergers and acquisitions play a...