CHAPTER 4 • Methods and Tools to Support eZM
4.7.3
Phasing of Technology Transfer
Technology transfer can only be effective and efficient if the above activities are well
planned. This requires a phased and cyclic approach as shown schematically in Fig. 4.7b.
The vertical axis represents the basic activities: education and training. The horizontal axis specifies the target groups: individuals and institutes. The centre shows the
delivery of tools and technologies often the backbone of technology transfer projects.
The diagram implies that technology transfer is more than education and training
of individuals, knowledge and experience should also be anchored in institutions to
ensure continuity. The following phases are therefore recommended:
• Phase 1 - Institute building: the set-up of an organisational structure and the professional training of the institute staff in the basics of CZM management. Through
the Centre for Coastal Zone Management the Dutch government offers the possibility to assist countries in establishing proper CZM institutions.
• Phase 2 - Professional education: the development of qualified staff to perform the
CZM tasks, using graduate and post graduate CZM programs. Universities and institutions for higher education allover the world offer a wide range of curricula. In
the Netherlands universities and institutes for higher education have joined forces,
resulting in a short introductory course on CZM, which is now part of the curriculum of all partners concerned. The course contents are published in a reader, "The
Coast in Conflict", Ministry of Transport (1995).
• Phase 3 - Professional training: the development of skills to address real-world problems under the guidance and control of experienced mentors, in the home country
or abroad. Dutch consultants and the large technological institutes in the Netherlands have developed a vast experience over the years in a large number of training
projects in the Netherlands and abroad financed by the Dutch Ministry of International Cooperation or International Financing Agencies such as UNDP.
• Phase 4 - Institute support: the continuous support of institutes through joint research projects, secondment of staff and expert input in ongoing projects.
As shown by the dashed line in Fig. 4.7, often the cycle will be repeated as issues
and objectives of the institutes change over time and new institutional arrangements
have to be considered.
References
GEF/UNDP/IMO (1996) Enhancing the success of integrated coastal management. Coastal Management
Center, Quezon City, Philippines
Groot RS de(1992) Functions of nature. Wolters Noordhoff, Groningen
LOICZ, Turner RK et al. (1995) Coastal zone resources assessment guidelines. Den Burgh, Texel
Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management (1993) Speaking of sustainable development. The Hague
Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Mimagement (1995) The coast in conflict. CZM Centre
Publication N° 5, The Hague
OECD (1993) Coastal zone management, integrated policies, Paris
OECD (1994) Project and policy appraisal, integrating economics and environment. Paris
Sorensen J (1993) The international proliferation of integrated coastal zone management efforts. Ocean
and Coastal Management 21:1-3
4.7.3
Phasing of Technology Transfer
Technology transfer can only be effective and efficient if the above activities are well
planned. This requires a phased and cyclic approach as shown schematically in Fig. 4.7b.
The vertical axis represents the basic activities: education and training. The horizontal axis specifies the target groups: individuals and institutes. The centre shows the
delivery of tools and technologies often the backbone of technology transfer projects.
The diagram implies that technology transfer is more than education and training
of individuals, knowledge and experience should also be anchored in institutions to
ensure continuity. The following phases are therefore recommended:
• Phase 1 - Institute building: the set-up of an organisational structure and the professional training of the institute staff in the basics of CZM management. Through
the Centre for Coastal Zone Management the Dutch government offers the possibility to assist countries in establishing proper CZM institutions.
• Phase 2 - Professional education: the development of qualified staff to perform the
CZM tasks, using graduate and post graduate CZM programs. Universities and institutions for higher education allover the world offer a wide range of curricula. In
the Netherlands universities and institutes for higher education have joined forces,
resulting in a short introductory course on CZM, which is now part of the curriculum of all partners concerned. The course contents are published in a reader, "The
Coast in Conflict", Ministry of Transport (1995).
• Phase 3 - Professional training: the development of skills to address real-world problems under the guidance and control of experienced mentors, in the home country
or abroad. Dutch consultants and the large technological institutes in the Netherlands have developed a vast experience over the years in a large number of training
projects in the Netherlands and abroad financed by the Dutch Ministry of International Cooperation or International Financing Agencies such as UNDP.
• Phase 4 - Institute support: the continuous support of institutes through joint research projects, secondment of staff and expert input in ongoing projects.
As shown by the dashed line in Fig. 4.7, often the cycle will be repeated as issues
and objectives of the institutes change over time and new institutional arrangements
have to be considered.
References
GEF/UNDP/IMO (1996) Enhancing the success of integrated coastal management. Coastal Management
Center, Quezon City, Philippines
Groot RS de(1992) Functions of nature. Wolters Noordhoff, Groningen
LOICZ, Turner RK et al. (1995) Coastal zone resources assessment guidelines. Den Burgh, Texel
Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management (1993) Speaking of sustainable development. The Hague
Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Mimagement (1995) The coast in conflict. CZM Centre
Publication N° 5, The Hague
OECD (1993) Coastal zone management, integrated policies, Paris
OECD (1994) Project and policy appraisal, integrating economics and environment. Paris
Sorensen J (1993) The international proliferation of integrated coastal zone management efforts. Ocean
and Coastal Management 21:1-3