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THE UNEP-GEF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERNETWORKS:

AN INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEMfor Technology Transfer Practitioners

Frank Rittner

http://www.SustainableAlternatives.net (SANet)

“Connecting people, information & markets to protect the environment”


Background:Global Environment Facility

• Intergovernmental Mechanism of World Bank, UN-Development Program and UN-Environment Program

• Finances incremental implementation costs of MEA inrecipient countries,

• Facilitates removal of barriers for clean technologytransfer, and is involved in pioneering technologytransfer transactions across economic sectors,

• SANet augments project activities by offering supportfor dissemination & replication of successful GEFtechnology transfer cases


Background UNEP• Extensive experience in providing information for

decision making• Ozone Clearing House first major technology

information system in the UN• Several sector specific systems have meanwhile

been added: MAESTRO, ESTIS, EMERALD• SANet build on these structures, integrates,

reinforces and extends them


SANet Objective

To develop a cross-cuttingcommunication mechanism, and relatedinformation infrastructures that can helpto address the knowledge managementand dissemination needs of TTpractitioners whose work affects theimplementation of the different MEAs


UNEP Lessons• Information only starting point: Interaction of

People is what makes a difference,• Clear communication strategy and target

group are instrumental for success,• Technical Solutions are only half the story -

viability is key across all sectors,• Environment is not the primary driver of TT,

but contributions economic goals


Target Group: Practitioners• Engineers are those most frequently involved in

technology transfer,

• SANet is being developed in a strategic partnership withWorld Federation of Engineering Organization (WFEO),and the International Federation of Consulting Engineers(FIDIC), which is registered for WSSD

• Local technology transfer practitioners are the primaryknow-how providers, users, and beneficiaries: “from practitioners for practitioners”


Result of cross cutting barrier reviewundertaken with WFEO and FIDC:

Key constraint to clean technologytransfer & replication across economicsectors and MEA are viability concerns.


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Focus: Know-how to establish SustainabilityIn particular closure of cross cutting info gaps:

• Sources required to identify clean TTsolutions with viability prospects

• Planning/Simulation tools to assessviability

• Oversight on conducive policies• Specialists with proven expertise• Incentives for exploration of cleaner

“win-win” alternatives


Clearinghouse Directories: I

• A guide to national regulations and othersuccessful policies designed to facilitatetechnology transfer, and to attract investmentsin sustainable solutions across MEA.

No such resource was found, neither for developednor for developing countries


Clearinghouse Directories II:Guided introduction of technology databases andresources according to relevance for TT decision makingin sectors across MEA, (clearinghouse of clearinghouses)e.g.: MAESTRO, EMERALD, ESTIS,

• WOCAT,• CAI Transport Technology Infopool

• Greentie, Caddett,• Worldwide Overview on Renewable Energy(WIRE)

• CC-Clear


Clearinghouse Directories: IIIA guide to TT feasibility assessment tools that helpto determine viability prospects, and relatedtraining e.g.

• COMFAR (UNIDO): Agrifood/Forestry,Manufacturing, Utility sectors, Mining

• FORUM Z (BAUM-GTZ): Integrated Waste Mgmt.• RETSCREEN (NRCAN): RET• VIPOR (NREL): Sustainable Rural

SANet does not only provide guided access, it alsohelps to improve and customize.


Clearinghouse Directories IV:• Guide to available commercial and public

financing sources for clean TT,e.g. Directory of Sustainable InvestmentFunds of UNEP,

• Guide to relevant market information, e.g.GreenTradeNet, Natsource, SustainableAsset Management (SAM)


Clearinghouse Directories V:• Directory of specialists with proven

expertise in establishing the viability ofspecific technology transfer solutions.(no such resource was found)

• Directory of successful technology transfercases that demonstrate viable investmentsin clean technologies.(No comprehensive resource was found)

• Automated Expert Matchmaking


Routines to assure clearinghouse accuracy,actuality and comprehensiveness

• continuous screening of the Internet• selection, ranking, and verifying credibility of most valuable sites

and tools according to relevance for decision making• guided introduction especially formulated for engineers involved

in Technology Transfer• identification of content gaps,• development and implementation of strategies to close these

gaps through upgrading and expansion of existing partnerservices

• gradual outsourcing of the management of specific contentareas to assure continuous upgrading & long term sustainability.


Support Facility• Co-financing for incremental feasibility work

to validate win-win solutions(seamless online application)

• Support of targeted training according toopportunities to influence TT towards cleanersolutionsManagement Partner: UNOPS


The Heart of SANet:An on-line support desk connecting relevant

information, experts and markets

Support Desk

Guidanceon InformationClearinghouses Facilitation of

Technology Transfer Partnerships

Expert Network Directory of Specialists

with proven “win-win”expertise

Expert Matchmaking (Automated or individual)

Co-financing for TT Feasibility

Studies


Support Along Critical Technology TransferSteps

Pre- selection

of viablechoices

FeasibilityAssess-

ment

Win-win casedirectoryPolicydirectory

Planning &TrainingTools

Expert Network,Financing sourceguide,Co-financing forfeasibility work

TechnologyTransferPartnerships

Pre-feasibility work

Technology,Clearing-houses

Explorationof technicaloptions

STEP

SERVICE

Trans-action

DueDiligence

On-line Support & Training Desk


Outreach & Communication Strategy:Use of existing channels

• Engineering networks (WFEO, FIDIC)• National WFEO bodies are focal points and

proposed cross-cutting TT facilitation centers• National Cleaner Production Centers• Regional TT Centers, such as APCTT• Use of their newsletters, email distribution

lists, training seminars, congresses, web-pages etc.


On-line Partners

• Portal & database design andmanagement:UNEP’s Center of Excellence inInformation Management GRID Arendal

• Content Area Development:Seven Partnerships according record ofexcellence in specific sectors


Technology TransferPartnerships

• SANet facilitates targeted dialogues betweenpractitioners who offer “win-win” experience andthose who can benefit from this experience inpreparing specific TT decisions.Partners: WFEO, FIDIC

• SANet also facilitates targeted exchange betweenpublic and private sector partners who share mutualinterests in developing specific clean technologymarkets. Partner: GBPC


Scope: Key factors that influence technology transfer.Key sectors that affect the global environment.

BUSINESS PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION

ENGINEERING

INVESTMENT FINANCING & RISK MANAGEMENT

POLICY

MAKING

Manufacturing Construction

IndustrySectors

Textile

EnergyWaste

UtilitySectors

Waters

Eco-system Management

TransportSectors

CommodityTransport

MassTransport

Conser-vationForestry Agriculture

IndividualTransport


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