Material presented is adapted from Desalination with Solar Energy, a paper presented before the International Symposium on Energy Sources and Development, held in Spain in 1977. Desalination systems energized by the sun, conditions governing their efficiency, and their costs are discussed. (HM)

Discusses the past experience and the technological advances of industrialized nations, particularly Japan and the West. The relationship between industrialized and developing countries and the developmental process are also discussed. (HM)

Discusses the birth and growth of the technology assessment (TA) technique of Japan which has recommended desirable improvements in technological industry. Adopting this technique by developing countries, and obstacles of the application of TA are also discussed. (HM)

Discusses the current use of microbial technology in industrialized countries to develop substitute sources of fuel, food, and fertilizer and why it is important for developing countries to adopt the techniques described to gain economically. A list of references is also presented. (HM)

Discusses how the transfer of technology and science from developed to developing countries is affecting the relationship between science and public policy. (HM)

Focuses attention on: (1) the priorities to which the developing nations should address themselves at the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development; and (2) reviewing the results of technological development activities, with particular reference to Africa. (HM)

Discusses the importance of the transfer of techniques and technology from the developed to the developing countries. The article covers different ways of transferring technology from the Soviet Union to developing countries. (HM)

Discusses the potential importance of indigenous innovation in developing countries and its possibilities for encouraging local economic advancement. Examples are presented to show how local innovations in some African countries such as Kenya and Nairobi can improve the macro-economy of the nation. (HM)

Discusses efforts to develop an interdisciplinary cybernetic method, its transfer to different fields of group activities, and results achieved internationally. The 1978 program of activities designed for the promotion of the interdisciplinary cybernetic method by the International Association for Synthesis is also presented. (HM)

Presents energy as a pivotal prerequisite of highly developed economic and social structure. Discusses: (1) fossil-fuel resources and demand in various countries; (2) energy conservation; (3) measures for conservation; (4) technology transfer; and (5) considerations to be regarded internationally. (HM)

Discusses the importance of developing skills for the management of technology transfer from developed to less-developed countries. Improving the capacity to manage technology transfer between European and Asian countries is also discussed. (HM)

Discusses past, present and future prospects of the energy crisis and its impact on the world. Alternative technologies of energy, and their consequences are also discussed. (HM)