1. The Discussion of the Role of the UNFCCC Technology Website By Li Junfeng Deputy Director General Energy Research Institute UNFCCC/UNDP Expert Meeting on Methodologies for Technology Needs Assessments 23 to 25, April, 2002 Seoul Korean

2. Major Contents of the Topic Who needs our website What kind of information they need What can we do from the website The role of UNFCCC technology website How to develop a good website to meet the basic needs

3. Who needs the website Decision-makers Manufacturers Investors R & D institutions

4. What kind of information they need (1) Decision-makers –General information Manufacturers –Detailed information, but mainly focus on: Technologies specification Financial indicators Investors –Detailed information, but mainly focus on: Financial indicators, such as return rate and other R & D institutions –Market potential –Partners for R & D

5. What kind of information they need (2) Demand side –Technologies specification –Conditions of technologies transfer Supply side –Receiving environment Government policies Capacity of the market acceptation Capacity of the partner acceptation –Supply environment Government policies

6. The role of UNFCCC technology website Supply information on the following aspect –Policies both in the supply and demand sides –Technologies specification – Investment opportunities Set up a bridge for the supplier and demand –Training and information dissemination –Negotiation for technology treading

7. How to develop a good website to meet the basic needs The Website should has the following key data sets: Supply and demand profiles and contact detail Technologies specification Financial information Project based technologies needs specifications Event information in this area, such conference and exhibitions

8. Key Elements of the technology Websites The key elements of the IOF are: 1- The Investment Development Process, that actively identifies and solicits technologies and projects for investment 2- The Database, on which key information is held on potential projects and prospects and is accessible to industry and potential financiers 3- The Investment Review Committee, that reviews potential investment opportunities and identifies potential sources of available financing.