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THE UNEP-GEF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERNETWORKS:
AN INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEMfor Technology Transfer Practitioners
Frank Rittner
http://www.SustainableAlternatives.net (SANet)
“Connecting people, information & markets to protect the environment”
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Background:Global Environment Facility
• Intergovernmental Mechanism of World Bank, UN-Development Program and UN-Environment Program
• Finances incremental implementation costs of MEA inrecipient countries,
• Facilitates removal of barriers for clean technologytransfer, and is involved in pioneering technologytransfer transactions across economic sectors,
• SANet augments project activities by offering supportfor dissemination & replication of successful GEFtechnology transfer cases
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Background UNEP• Extensive experience in providing information for
decision making• Ozone Clearing House first major technology
information system in the UN• Several sector specific systems have meanwhile
been added: MAESTRO, ESTIS, EMERALD• SANet build on these structures, integrates,
reinforces and extends them
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SANet Objective
To develop a cross-cuttingcommunication mechanism, and relatedinformation infrastructures that can helpto address the knowledge managementand dissemination needs of TTpractitioners whose work affects theimplementation of the different MEAs
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UNEP Lessons• Information only starting point: Interaction of
People is what makes a difference,• Clear communication strategy and target
group are instrumental for success,• Technical Solutions are only half the story -
viability is key across all sectors,• Environment is not the primary driver of TT,
but contributions economic goals
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Target Group: Practitioners• Engineers are those most frequently involved in
technology transfer,
• SANet is being developed in a strategic partnership withWorld Federation of Engineering Organization (WFEO),and the International Federation of Consulting Engineers(FIDIC), which is registered for WSSD
• Local technology transfer practitioners are the primaryknow-how providers, users, and beneficiaries: “from practitioners for practitioners”
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Result of cross cutting barrier reviewundertaken with WFEO and FIDC:
Key constraint to clean technologytransfer & replication across economicsectors and MEA are viability concerns.
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Mission: To assist public and private sector partnersin turning environmental benefits into competitive
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Focus: Know-how to establish SustainabilityIn particular closure of cross cutting info gaps:
• Sources required to identify clean TTsolutions with viability prospects
• Planning/Simulation tools to assessviability
• Oversight on conducive policies• Specialists with proven expertise• Incentives for exploration of cleaner
“win-win” alternatives
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Clearinghouse Directories: I
• A guide to national regulations and othersuccessful policies designed to facilitatetechnology transfer, and to attract investmentsin sustainable solutions across MEA.
No such resource was found, neither for developednor for developing countries
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Clearinghouse Directories II:Guided introduction of technology databases andresources according to relevance for TT decision makingin sectors across MEA, (clearinghouse of clearinghouses)e.g.: MAESTRO, EMERALD, ESTIS,
• WOCAT,• CAI Transport Technology Infopool
• Greentie, Caddett,• Worldwide Overview on Renewable Energy(WIRE)
• CC-Clear
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Clearinghouse Directories: IIIA guide to TT feasibility assessment tools that helpto determine viability prospects, and relatedtraining e.g.
• COMFAR (UNIDO): Agrifood/Forestry,Manufacturing, Utility sectors, Mining
• FORUM Z (BAUM-GTZ): Integrated Waste Mgmt.• RETSCREEN (NRCAN): RET• VIPOR (NREL): Sustainable Rural
SANet does not only provide guided access, it alsohelps to improve and customize.
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Clearinghouse Directories IV:• Guide to available commercial and public
financing sources for clean TT,e.g. Directory of Sustainable InvestmentFunds of UNEP,
• Guide to relevant market information, e.g.GreenTradeNet, Natsource, SustainableAsset Management (SAM)
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Clearinghouse Directories V:• Directory of specialists with proven
expertise in establishing the viability ofspecific technology transfer solutions.(no such resource was found)
• Directory of successful technology transfercases that demonstrate viable investmentsin clean technologies.(No comprehensive resource was found)
• Automated Expert Matchmaking
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Routines to assure clearinghouse accuracy,actuality and comprehensiveness
• continuous screening of the Internet• selection, ranking, and verifying credibility of most valuable sites
and tools according to relevance for decision making• guided introduction especially formulated for engineers involved
in Technology Transfer• identification of content gaps,• development and implementation of strategies to close these
gaps through upgrading and expansion of existing partnerservices
• gradual outsourcing of the management of specific contentareas to assure continuous upgrading & long term sustainability.
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Support Facility• Co-financing for incremental feasibility work
to validate win-win solutions(seamless online application)
• Support of targeted training according toopportunities to influence TT towards cleanersolutionsManagement Partner: UNOPS
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The Heart of SANet:An on-line support desk connecting relevant
information, experts and markets
Support Desk
Guidanceon InformationClearinghouses Facilitation of
Technology Transfer Partnerships
Expert Network Directory of Specialists
with proven “win-win”expertise
Expert Matchmaking (Automated or individual)
Co-financing for TT Feasibility
Studies
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Support Along Critical Technology TransferSteps
Pre- selection
of viablechoices
FeasibilityAssess-
ment
Win-win casedirectoryPolicydirectory
Planning &TrainingTools
Expert Network,Financing sourceguide,Co-financing forfeasibility work
TechnologyTransferPartnerships
Pre-feasibility work
Technology,Clearing-houses
Explorationof technicaloptions
STEP
SERVICE
Trans-action
DueDiligence
On-line Support & Training Desk
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Outreach & Communication Strategy:Use of existing channels
• Engineering networks (WFEO, FIDIC)• National WFEO bodies are focal points and
proposed cross-cutting TT facilitation centers• National Cleaner Production Centers• Regional TT Centers, such as APCTT• Use of their newsletters, email distribution
lists, training seminars, congresses, web-pages etc.
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On-line Partners
• Portal & database design andmanagement:UNEP’s Center of Excellence inInformation Management GRID Arendal
• Content Area Development:Seven Partnerships according record ofexcellence in specific sectors
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Technology TransferPartnerships
• SANet facilitates targeted dialogues betweenpractitioners who offer “win-win” experience andthose who can benefit from this experience inpreparing specific TT decisions.Partners: WFEO, FIDIC
• SANet also facilitates targeted exchange betweenpublic and private sector partners who share mutualinterests in developing specific clean technologymarkets. Partner: GBPC
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Scope: Key factors that influence technology transfer.Key sectors that affect the global environment.
BUSINESS PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
ENGINEERING
INVESTMENT FINANCING & RISK MANAGEMENT
POLICY
MAKING
Manufacturing Construction
IndustrySectors
Textile
EnergyWaste
UtilitySectors
Waters
Eco-system Management
TransportSectors
CommodityTransport
MassTransport
Conser-vationForestry Agriculture
IndividualTransport
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