Value Issues in the Transfer of Technology to Developing Countries

一个中心的重点研究科学，技术和 社会是复杂的发展和管理 技术. 这些努力相应地引起了复杂的 必须面对的道德和价值问题， 在这个过程中和解。 该项目解决了关键价值 发展问题和影响发展的问题 健康和安全-涉及潜在危险的选址 按跨国公司分列的发展中国家的技术 公司。 该研究小组由美国科学家、 来自发展中国家的研究人员和合作科学家 将对两到四个国家进行详细分析， 涉及在海外设立工厂的案件。 一个顾问小组将监督研究过程。 研究计划分为内容和文件两部分 分析;案例选择;案例研究 各利益攸关方的观点; 分析价值观问题;检验假设和 决策过程模型的发展;和批评 政策，计划和行为准则的基础是什么 已经学会了。 一本重要的书和一些学术性的 文章将总结该项目的调查结果。 结果 还将以适当的国际语文提供 论坛以及向利益攸关方提供的摘要和报告。 这个复杂的项目解决了一些非常重要的问题。 该研究小组是唯一合格的，凭借过去 研究和国际经验，承担它。 咨询小组是适当的;机构支持是非常 好. 该项目设计良好，计划 传播成果良好。 很有可能接下来- 在此奖项结束后，我们将继续努力。 建议第一年支助93 338美元。 在收到令人满意的进度报告后， 将提供其余的支助。

A central focus for studies in science, technology and society is the development and management of complex technologies. These efforts raise correspondingly complex ethical and value concerns which must be confronted and reconciled in the process. This project addresses key value issues -- those concerning development and those affecting health and safety -- involved in siting potentially hazardous technology in developing countries, by multinational corporations. The research team -- composed of U.S. researchers and cooperating scientists from the developing countries -- will conduct a detailed analysis of two to four cases involving the location of industrial plants overseas. An advisory panel will oversee the research process. The research plan has several parts: content and document analysis; selection of cases; study of the cases from the perspectives of the various stakeholders; identification and analysis of values issues; testing of hypotheses and development of a model of the decision process; and critique of policies, plans, and codes of conduct on the basis of what has been learned. A major book and a number of scholarly articles will summarize the findings of the project. Results will also be made available in appropriate international forums and in summaries and reports to the stakeholders. This complex project addresses some very important issues. The research team is uniquely qualified, by virtue of past research and international experience, to undertake it. The advisory group is appropriate; institutional support is very good. The project is designed well and plans for the dissemination of results are good. It is likely that follow- on efforts will continue after the period of this award. First year support in the amount of $93,338 is recommended. Upon receipt of a satisfactory report on progress, the remaining support will be granted.