Response to Technology Needs Assessments: Utilizing National Information Clearinghouses Susan Wickwire U.S. Environmental Protection Agency June 6, 2003

Overview Introduction to U.S. national information clearinghouse - the US-CTC Gateway Response to needs assessments working with international information systems

U.S. Climate Technology Cooperation (US-CTC) Gateway Overview Online clearinghouse to –showcase U.S.-sponsored international technology cooperation –provide easy access to needed information and tools Focus on partnership activities with developing and transition countries Developed by the Global Environment & Technology Foundation in partnership with the U.S. EPA and U.S. AID Links to ongoing international activities including those under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

Demonstrating Linkages Between National and International Systems US CTC Gateway– –A National Clearinghouse –Actively Linked to TT:CLEAR and other International Systems CTI GNESD SANet Regional networks – e.g., iACTT

Response to Needs Assessments Gateway can facilitate links to US private sector –Access, repackage and disseminate technology needs assessment information from TT:Clear site through existing US networks US government – e.g., DOC systems Business networks – GETF Ecolinks, Global Technology Network –Identify potential partners Facilitating connection to U.S. businesses – matching technology assessment needs with potential suppliers Feedback from business – barriers, incentives

Tools and Links to Facilitate Enabling Environments Searchable Directory of Technology Expert Centers in Developing Countries –access to local expertise Private and public sector case studies – models of market transformation Technical Assistance –Climate Technology Initiative –SANet –USAID – GVEP, adaptation –UNIDO, UNEP, etc

Linking to Financing Resources Gateway will provide links to: US programs –TDA, EXIM Bank, OPIC –Commercial Funds, NGOs International –GEF –IFIs –Private Finance

Contact Information Please visit the US-CTC Gateway Susan Wickwire U.S. Environmental Protection Agency