A MODEL FOR TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND DIFFUSION INTO THE RURAL AREAS OF SOUTH AFRICA

Authors

  • H.L. Pieterse Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria
  • M.W. Pretorius Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/13-1-322

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Telecommunication is one of the keys to sustainable economic development in South Africa. Mobile operators are already reaching people in rural areas without roads, rail or a stable power supply. Telecommunication is also a fast moving high-technology field where technology transfer occurs regularly. Technology transfer is however a complex subject where governmental regulations, social and cultural aspects, needs, expectations, aspirations, financial abilities and technological capabilities play their part. Transfer models that neglect these aspects, often cause ineffective utilisation of technology. Technology transfer between two parties at different hierarchical levels of technology, often occur with limited advantages to the lesser-developed party. A transfer model is needed to improve the transfer process. This research attempts to provide such a model and guidelines.

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Telekommunikasie is een van die belangrike insette tot voortgesette ekonomiese groei in Suid Afrika. Mobiele telekommunikasieverskaffers voorsien reeds dienste aan mense in afgele

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Pieterse, H., & Pretorius, M. (2011). A MODEL FOR TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND DIFFUSION INTO THE RURAL AREAS OF SOUTH AFRICA. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/13-1-322

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2002)

Section

General Articles

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