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PREPARATORY MEETING ON TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, COOPERATION AND LOCAL CAPACITIES:
The United States and Colombia co-hosted this
meeting in Cartagena, Colombia, from 17-19 November 1993.
Representatives from 16 countries, the European Commission, and
five UN agencies focused their discussions on two technology
sub-sectors -- liquid waste and energy technologies. The discussion
on technology transfer for handling liquid waste recommended the
following: improving access to information; monitoring discharges
and assessing the risk they pose; improving regulatory frameworks;
financing the acquisition of technology; strengthening institutions
in receiving countries; improving public awareness and support for
needed actions; lowering technological risks; and minimizing legal
obstacles and trade barriers. The discussion on energy technologies
recommended the following: promoting and facilitating policy
reforms that accelerate the introduction of energy efficiency
technologies, practices and systems; fostering and financing the
development and commercialization of energy efficient technologies;
promoting, facilitating and financing international dissemination
of information; promoting donor collaboration and coordination; and
working directly with recipient nations in developing the necessary
capacities to use these technologies.