Make efforts to publicize the project and secure support for it from relevant stakeholders in the Country. Functions, Membership and Establishment of the National Expert Group (NEG) Guidelines Functions of NEG Identify the project relevant to the country’s development for which appropriate technology is required; Oversee the preparation of the search requests by the national expert; Oversee the preparation of landscape report; Oversee the preparation of business plans for the identified technology; Establish a monitoring and evaluation mechanism to assess the implementation of the project and the achievement of project objectives; and Develop and organize a national outreach program within the business plan. Membership of NEG The membership of NEG should provide a mix of expertise and experience to effectively deliver the above mentioned functions. Therefore the membership should include representatives from: IP Office; R&D Institutions and Universities; Business and Industry Community; Finance; Regulatory authority; IP lawyers; and Potential users of the technology. Appointments The appointment of NEG should be formalized whether it is a permanent or ad hoc committee; The Chairman of NEG should be a respected and experienced member of the stakeholders with a strong background of IP and technology management; and
Prepare a Search request; Undertake Search for patent Information; Prepare a Search Report; Prepare a Technology Landscape Report; and Prepare a Business Plan for implementation and to commercialize the identified appropriate technology. This will require that the implementation of the project is undertaken in a manner such that a reasonable number of the nationals of the participating LDCs is involved in the exercise and obtain experience. Project Duration Guidelines Taking into account the complexity of the implementation process the duration of the project will be 36 months. For details, please refer to Implementation Timeline, page 23. 2.4. Risks and Mitigation Strategies which could impede project delivery and how to manage them Phase Two of the AT project for LDCs involves a series of activities with the aim of solving development problems in the process of transferring appropriate technology as a solution to the problem of the identified needs within a given time frame and in a particular location. Looked from the angle of this partnership program, it is medium to long term investment. The investment includes financial assistance, specific time frame, human and material resources. As the process involves several stages, it requires careful management and monitoring at each stage in order to avoid risks. Risks in the implementation of projects in least developed countries usually include lack of skilled personnel, interoperability of information and technology equipment and sustainability. All these risk areas in the specific countries need to be tackled in consultations and cooperation with the national expert group in the countries concerned and organizations involved. Risk: Different understanding of the definition of appropriate technology hampers the transfer of technology to be used for the identification need; Approach for mitigation: Close cooperation with experts knowing the specific development related problems and the solutions to the problem to the identified needs of individuals and communities; Risk: Lack of adequate coordination among project partners might lead to delay in implementation of the project; Approach for mitigation: Assist in the overall organizational aspect including the preparation of work and business Risk: Institutional realities in LDCs such as lack of point institutions and technology rmation centers and relevant research institutions; Approach for mitigation: Assist the government concerned in the establishment of appropriate focal points in cooperation with partners for development: governments and organizations;
RESOURCES BY RESULTS francs) Expected Results 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Personnel Personnel* Personnel Personnel Personnel Six comprehensive reports on priority need areas 33,474 15,000 33,474 15,000 66,948 30,000 96,948 Preparation of six patent information search reports for the identified need areas 22,316 22,316 44,632 44,632 Six technical landscape reports using scientific and technical information provided after search reports 33,474 60,000 33,474 60,000 66,948 120,000 186,948 Approval of landscape report by the Multi Stakeholders Group 11,158 11,158 22,316 22,316 Preparation of business plan for the implementation of the technology landscape report 33,474 20,000 33,474 20,000 66,948 40,000 106,948 Project evaluation report 10,000 10,000 10,000 Total 133,896 95,000 133,896 95,000 10,000 267,792 200,000 467,792 *One short term professional at P1-P2 level