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This web site provides the green paper from DG-XIII on the importance of government information dissemination to the public. The green paper identifies the U.S. model of free flow of government information to the public (the Freedom Information Act, the Paperwork Reduction act, OMB Circular-A130, etc.) as the preferred model. Emphasis is placed on the importance of free information flow to the European economy, democracy, global competitiveness, and the continued integration of the EU. Comments are being received until July 1999. The site also includes minutes from the meetings held in various countries and the lists of attendees.
This Brief discusses the benefits of technology transfer and gives an overview of the legislation that made it possible. Technology transfer is defined as a process by which technology developed in one organization, in one area, or for one purpose is applied in another organization, in another area, or for another purpose. This process assists the government in meeting national needs, including the economic growth that results from new commercialization in the private sector; improves the requirements for products and processes to operate effectively and efficiently; and the demand at the state and local level for increased goods and services. The process for handling technology transfer is discussed at length as well as the current promotion efforts by the Federal Government.
This Brief discusses the history and need for a national policy on technology development. Technology development contributes over one-half the growth of the U.S. economy and is the main force in long-term growth and increases in living standards. The Clinton-Gore Administration's policy on technology development included direct and indirect government support for private sector activities in research, development, and commercialization of technology. The brief also covers current legislative initiatives and programs and gives an in-depth look at the Congress's attempts to deal with a national policy on technology development.
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