Technology Transfer in Agribusiness

This paper deals with the technology transfer mechanisms in agribusiness in Asia. Agribusiness is a broad sector but in this study\u27 emphasis is placed on the small producer who has an important role to provide the food for an increasing population. The conceptual framework and development goal of technology transfer in developing countries are clarified. There are many stakeholders in the technology transfer process, namely, the government, private sector, farmers, NGOs, and international agencies. The role that each of these participants plays as well as the different instruments used in transferring technology to the farmers are outlined. In recent years there is a paradigm shift from the traditional to the participatory model of technology transfer. The characteristics of these paradigms, the elements that can contribute to a successful technology transfer and the scenario for technology transfer are also presented