Knowledge flows
Graphic: Patents with developing countries
In the technology transfer between European and developing countries, the proportion of joint research in digital communication and IT is rising.
The exchange of knowledge between Europe and developing countries is often measured by the number of joint patents for which researchers from both worlds apply. Gaétan de Rassenfosse (EPFL) and Florian Seliger (ETH Zurich) here demonstrate developments in individual sectors: The IT and communication technology sector (blue) is rising, while measuring equipment (yellow), chemistry (red), machines (green) and other sectors (orange) are sinking.
