Technology transfer and the environment: A developing country perspective Author El-Kholy O.A. Journal/Series Industry and Environment | Vol. 18(4); 13 - 15; 3 p. Date 1995 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-057126) Publisher | Place of publication UNEP / Industry and Environment Programme Activity Centre | Paris, France Language English Field of application International Subject Environment gen. Keyword Sustainable development Technology transfer Abstract Technological advances in developing countries have depended almost entirely on technology transfer. But developing countries have often been too badly informed or badly equipped to take needed precautions against these technologies ' environmental hazards. Developing countries need to increase good housekeeping in industries, and to do their homework before entering into negotiations to obtain new technologies. In the future, newly industrialized countries are likely to be involved in developing and marketing environmentally benign technologies worldwide