Title: PAN AMERICAN PARTNERS: THE PAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF HIGHWAYS
Abstract: The Pan American Institute of Highways (PIH) is an international network of 30 technology transfer centers that serve the needs of the highway community of the Americas. Located in 13 countries, the centers are working together to solve the technological needs of the American continent by providing technical support to national and local governments, universities, road associations, and individuals. The origin and development of PIH is reviewed, and some of the relationships of the centers are described. The article also discusses the needs for technology in Latin America, and considers some ways to work together in meeting the needs. Technology exchange within the framework of PIH and the issues it involves are noted. Personnel training is a major element of the PIH activities, and examples of this are given. Another popular program is the 'Loaned Staff Program,' in which engineers are sent for assignments to other centers. Video lending libraries, research activites, and manager training programs are also noted.
Publication Year: 1993
Publication Date: 1993-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
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