Technology Transfer in Developing Countries 2000 - Automation in Infrastructure Creation

This Proceedings contains the papers presented at the IFAC Conference on "Technology Transfer in Developing Countries - Automation in Infrastructure Creation" held in Pretoria, South Africa, on 5-7 July

2000. With its focus on developing countries, this is the first publication of its kind. Particular emphasis is put on the application and adaptation of first world automation technologies to developing countries in the following areas: power systems; telecommunications systems; transportation systems; water supply and purification. In addition, papers on technology transfer in developing countries, control education, and measurement and control applications are presented. Included in this proceedings are a keynote address, 4 plenary papers, and 40 regular papers.