The Influence of Foreign Direct Investment on International Technology Transfer
The Influence of Foreign Direct Investment on International Technology Transfer

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines international technology transfer – the processes of movement of technological knowledge within or between countries. The aim of the paper is to assess the influence of foreign direct investment made by transnational corporations on technology transfer in the contemporary global economy. Technology transfer has played an important role not only in the industrial growth of developing countries, but also in enhancing the competitiveness of their enterprises in the international market. The influence of foreign direct investment (FDI) is an important factor strengthening the R&D sector and one of the most effective channels of international technology transfer. In our investigation, we discovered that the most productive technology partners of Ukraine, considering geographical distances, are the EU countries (Austria, Poland, Italy, and Germany). Considering this, Ukraine should deepen integration with the European Union and create favourable investment climate and conditions for the European TNC to attract manufacturing technologies from the neighbouring partner countries. Overcoming negative tendencies in efficiency of international technology transfer will help to improve economic efficiency in Ukraine. The article is of the research nature.

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