Subject(s): Technology in Developing countries in Congresses. -- Technological scene- main features, capabilities and trends : Contemporary technological revolutions, information and communications technologies in developing countries, advanced materials revolution- effects on third world development -- Case studies of development countries : High technology programmes in China, development of new generic technologies in India, public policy and new generic technologies- case of biotechnology in sub Saharan Africa, new materials technology in developing countries, generic skilled of management and organization-energy sector in Africa -- Views from the industrialized countries : Functional markets and indigenous capacity for sustainable development- Technology transfer, recycling technologies and emerging challenges, underutilized capabilities in transfer of new generic technologies from Sweden to developing countries -- Donor's experiences and policy approaches : Information technology support to developing countries- Canadian experience, support for biotechnology in developing countries- Dutch experience, Generic technologies- new factors for Swedish aid for technology development, development aid policy options for north , major issues under debate