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Response to Technology Needs Assessments: Utilizing National Information Clearinghouses

This document outlines the U.S. Climate Technology Cooperation (US-CTC) Gateway as a national information clearinghouse that responds to technology needs assessments. Designed to facilitate international technology cooperation, it provides easy access to essential information and tools, particularly for developing and transitional countries. The US-CTC Gateway serves as a bridge between U.S. businesses and international partners, promoting partnership activities and linking users to ongoing international climate initiatives. For more details, visit the US-CTC Gateway.

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Response to Technology Needs Assessments: Utilizing National Information Clearinghouses

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  1. Response to Technology Needs Assessments: Utilizing National Information Clearinghouses Susan Wickwire U.S. Environmental Protection Agency June 6, 2003

  2. Overview • Introduction to U.S. national information clearinghouse - the US-CTC Gateway • Response to needs assessments working with international information systems

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Linking to Financing Resources Gateway will provide links to: • US programs • TDA, EXIM Bank, OPIC • Commercial Funds, NGOs • International • GEF • IFIs • Private Finance

  8. Contact Information Please visit the US-CTC Gateway http://www.usctcgateway.net Susan Wickwire U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 202-564-9155 wickwire.susan@epa.gov

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