Capacities and governance in Kenya: Lessons in technology transfer

First the authors set the scene by exploring the main lines of the present development debate. They take a nuanced stand, not only looking at failures of Western development initiatives, but also going into the internal dynamics of African societies which stand in the way of social and economic development. Next they present some case studies of...

Identification mission to IMGW, Wroclaw, Poland

CAD-systemen voor overdracht van kennis

The NLR in the Netherlands renders scientific support and technical assistance for the design and operation of aircraft and spacecraft. The approach of NLR can be characterized by integration of experimental and theoretical investigations. For this an integrated computer and terminal network has been developed that links both NLR laboratory...

De ingenieur in een instituut voor toegepast wetenschappelijk onderzoek

In this paper aspects are discussed that determine the functioning of engineers in a research and development environment. Emphasis is put on multi-disciplinary activities in a matrix organization that are based in a good knowledge of mono-disciplines. It is indicated how the Technical University can improve some aspects of the education....