Dear All, We are putting together a panel proposal for next year’s ISA annual convention on the international diffusion of cleaner technologies, a topic that is linked to the broader conference theme this year on the politics of international diffusion. A short description of the panel concept is below. If you plan to attend the conference and would like to present a paper as part of this panel please send a title and abstract (max 200 words) to us by Monday May 28 (or sooner if possible!) If you are interested in serving as a discussant for this panel please send a short description of your experience related to this topic.
Best, Joanna and Kelly [email protected] and [email protected] The International Diffusion of Cleaner Technologies Panel proposal for ISA Annual Convention, April 3-6, 2013, San Francisco, CA Panel Chairs: Kelly Sims Gallagher, The Fletcher School, Tufts University Joanna Lewis, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University This panel explores the global diffusion of energy and environmental technologies, with particular focus on the barriers and incentives to the cross-border transfer of cleaner technologies. Barriers and incentives that emerge in the literature include costs, access to finance, weak or ineffective policy, fear of IP infringement, poor access to IP, business practices, and others. Case studies from different regions and countries will be presented so as to provide a comparative perspective on the topic. The role of local, national, and international policy in motivating cross-border transfers will be examined in detail since policy is known to be critical to shaping the type and patterns of the transfer of more environmental technologies. Papers will explore what is known about the international diffusion of cleaner technologies, drawing upon scholarship on innovation, and specifically technology transfer, as well as what barriers and incentives are special or even unique to cleaner technologies as compared with technology transfer in other sectors. Joanna Lewis, Ph.D. Assistant Professor | Science, Technology and International Affairs | Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Georgetown University | ICC 305-Q | 37th & O Streets NW, Washington, DC 20057 Tel. +1.202.687.7284 | Fax. +1.202.687.1431| Email: [email protected]
