Outcome of the Regional Workshop on Transfer of Technology in Arusha, Tanzania Mr. Chow Kok Kee Chairman of the Arusha workshop Malaysia Asia and Pacific Regional Workshop on Transfer of Technology Cebu, Philippines, 17-19 January 2000

Objectives: African Regional Workshop To promote the exchange of views among Parties on the transfer of technology in the African Region. To advance the understanding of special situations and needs of the African countries To generate information and ideas on practical steps to enhance the transfer of technology in Africa. a framework for meaningful and effective actions to enhance the implementation of Article 4.5 of the Convention

Arusha outcomes: six key issues/questions Technology needs Barriers Capacity building Technology information needs Transfer of Technology Mechanisms Private sector

Arusha Outcomes (document FCCC/SBSTA/1999/11) Technology needs not identified Identified number of key barriers and practical steps to overcome barriers Participants hesitant to agree meaningful and effective actions until…..

Arusha identified three key steps for African countries... Technology needs assessments undertaken Further identification and analysis of barriers to priority needs has been done Practical steps to overcome those barriers to enhance implementation of Article 4.5 have been implemented