Template-type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Kumar, Nagesh Author-Email: Author-Workplace-Name: United Nations University, Institute for New Technologies Title: International Linkages, Technology and Exports of Developing Countries: Trends and Policy Implications Abstract: This paper discusses different forms of international inter-firm linkages for transfer of technology, capital and other resources, e.g. foreign direct investment, licensing and other contractual modes, strategic alliances and internationalization of developing country enterprises. The paper summarizes recent trends with special reference to developing countries and raises issues involved in developing countries' use of these linkages to acquire technology, obtain market access, and improve the competitiveness of their goods in the world markets. The paper concludes with implications for policies of developing countries Keywords: Exports, Technology Transfer, Foreign Investment, Internationalization, Developing Countries Series: Discussion Paper Creation-Date: 1995 Number: 1995-07 File-URL: https://www.merit.unu.edu/publications/discussion-papers/9507.pdf File-Format:application/pdf File-Size: 120 Kb Handle: RePEc:unm:unuint:199507