Transfer of environmentally sound technologies from Japan to China

This article discusses the transfer of environmentally sound technology from Japan to developing countries, particularly China. The focus is on the main Japanese organizations involved in environmentally sound technology transfer, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and Japanese industry. The article also describes the main activities involved in Japan's technology transfer efforts, such as grants, loan, information exchange, and demonstration projects, with specific examples of Japan's technology transfer work in China. Finally, the paper analyzes the successes and challenges of various technology transfer mechanisms and provides insight on the direction of Japan's future environmentally sound technology transfer projects and programs in developing countries. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Inc.