Strategic alliances in information technology and developing country firms: Recent evidence

Interfirm strategic alliances are quickly becoming a key mechanism for the diffusion of technical and organizational knowledge on a global scale. Tapping into such alliances will be crucial for developing countries to gain and/or maintain access to technologies and markets. A paper provides some evi...

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Published in:	World development Vol. 25; no. 5; pp. 657 - 680
Main Authors:	Vonortas, Nicholas S, Safioleas, Stratos P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford, Eng Elsevier 01-05-1997 Pergamon Press Pergamon Press Inc
Series:	World Development
Subjects:	Alliances Business enterprises Developing countries Developing Nations Information Information technology Infrastructure International aspects LDCs Manycountries Multinational Corporations Organizations Strategic alliances (business) Strategic planning Strategy Studies Technology Technology transfer
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Summary:	Interfirm strategic alliances are quickly becoming a key mechanism for the diffusion of technical and organizational knowledge on a global scale. Tapping into such alliances will be crucial for developing countries to gain and/or maintain access to technologies and markets. A paper provides some evidence showing that this is already happening in information technology industries. Increasingly, developing country firms are seeking out foreign collaborators in their efforts to become world players in these industries and to participate effectively in building domestic infrastructure. Industrialized country firms, particularly large multinational corporations, are eager to oblige.
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ISSN:	0305-750X 1873-5991
DOI:	10.1016/S0305-750X(96)00131-3