01/02/1998
Egypt witnessed numerous cases with respectable results for transfer, use, assimilation, innovation and development of technology. However, the prevailing feature was characterized with individual, “micro” successes that cannot be generalized at the State, “macro” level. ( Available in Arabic )
The State should consider the implementation of a system that offers progressive incentives in order to provide workshops machinery in economical prices. This system can be gradual in terms of price and financing incentives according to the size of labor employed in these small industries. This is in addition to paying attention to providing workshops to these small industries in the new industrial cities. It should also provide technical services that may be difficult for small industries to provide on an autonomous basis. These services include designs, costs, repair and maintenance, enhancing technical quality and accuracy, providing raw materials using current accounts with deferred payment, advertisement services, packaging, and participation in exhibitions.