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Response to Technology Needs Assessments: Utilizing National
Information Clearinghouses
Susan Wickwire
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
June 6, 2003
Overview
• Introduction to U.S. national information clearinghouse - the US-CTC Gateway
• Response to needs assessments working with international information systems
U.S. Climate Technology Cooperation (US-CTC) Gateway Overview
• Online clearinghouse to – showcase U.S.-sponsored international technology
cooperation – provide easy access to needed information and tools
• Focus on partnership activities with developing and transition countries
• Developed by the Global Environment & Technology Foundation in partnership with the U.S. EPA and U.S. AID
• Links to ongoing international activities including those under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Demonstrating Linkages Between National and International Systems
• US CTC Gateway– – A National Clearinghouse – Actively Linked to TT:CLEAR and other
International Systems• CTI• GNESD • SANet• Regional networks – e.g., iACTT
Response to Needs Assessments
• Gateway can facilitate links to US private sector– Access, repackage and disseminate technology
needs assessment information from TT:Clear site through existing US networks
• US government – e.g., DOC systems• Business networks – GETF Ecolinks, Global
Technology Network– Identify potential partners
• Facilitating connection to U.S. businesses – matching technology assessment needs with potential suppliers
• Feedback from business – barriers, incentives
Tools and Links to Facilitate Enabling Environments
• Searchable Directory of Technology Expert Centers in Developing Countries –access to local expertise
• Private and public sector case studies – models of market transformation
• Technical Assistance– Climate Technology Initiative– SANet– USAID – GVEP, adaptation– UNIDO, UNEP, etc
Linking to Financing Resources
Gateway will provide links to:• US programs
– TDA, EXIM Bank, OPIC– Commercial Funds, NGOs
• International – GEF– IFIs – Private Finance
Contact Information
Please visit the US-CTC Gateway http://www.usctcgateway.net
Susan Wickwire
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
202-564-9155