CN-TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

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The objective of the Technology and Development project is to support the government's continuing reforms in technology policy and institutions so as to promote the development of clean, productivity enhancing technologies in China's industries. The project is designed to accelerate diffusion and adaptation of technologies in China and abroad through the deepening of technology markets and through institutional initiatives. The project will consist of two components. The first component is designed to assist in transforming part of the research and development establishment (R & D) into market-responsive technology development and service-oriented elements of existing research institutions to create -- through a competitive selection process -- new, market-oriented entities, called Engineering Research Centers (ERCs). The second component comprises complementary investments in improving technology public services, including: 1) the modernization of the National Institute of Metrology and 2) technical assistance program for a Productivity Center as well as for several training activities.