Abstract

This case-study focuses largely on the positive aspects of technology-transfer and on related human resource management issues, finance and international cooperation among SONAREM, Dravo Corporation, ALREM, Dravo Costruttori and Etablissements Dolléans. Specifically, the case examines 1) the primary para-statal and internal administrative structures of the Joint Venture Entity, ALREM, 2) the socio-political, demographic and economic features of the indigenous work-force, 3) the nature and dynamics of project financing and 4) the implications of technology-transfer to Third World Governments, within the specific context of the El Outaya Project.

Key words: Salt refinery, joint venture, technology transfer, El Outaya project, human resource management.