National Technology Development and Transfer System in Tunisia

This report is the outcome of a UN Development Account (DA) project in selected ESCWA member countries (Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Mauritania, Tunisia, and Oman) on the “Establishment of National Technology Transfer Offices (NTTO) ) in Selected ESCWA member countries”. 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 July 2015, Science, Technology Development and Innovation Landscape Maps in Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia were 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 legislations, in addition to proposing a road map towards effective implementation.

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