1. 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, January 2000

2. 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

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

4. 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…..

5. 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