National Technology Development and Transfer System in Sudan

This report is the outcome of a UN-ESCWA Regular Program of Technical Cooperation Project on “Establishment of National Technology Transfer Offices (NTTO) in Sudan”. The project aimed to enhance national innovation system capacity through updating related legislations, policies. It also aimed to support the establishment of National Technology Transfer Offices (NTTO) linked to universities and research institutions facilitating the partnership among the research community, economic development sector, industry, and relevant governmental actors.

In 2016, Innovation and Technology Transfer Landscape Map in Sudan has been developed. Commissioned studies identified legislative gaps and needs in the national and institutional relevant policies as well as challenges and opportunities. Additional targeted studies provided recommendations towards addressing the weaknesses in such policies and legislation, in addition to proposing a road map towards effective implementation.

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