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Date:         Mon, 29 May 1995 00:02:26 GMT
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Sender: Technology Transfer in International Development
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From: Niels Hanssens <nh@tool.nl>
Organization: TOOL Technology Transfer for Development
Subject:      Survey on information needs
To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L
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Dear Netter,
 
Let me introduce myself first of all: my name is Niels
Hanssens and I'm working for TOOL Information Services. TOOL
is a Dutch development agency active in the field of
technology transfer and development cooperation. TOOL
Information Services assists individuals and organisations in
developing countries who support medium and small scale
enterprises by providing information on technology. TOOL
Information Services closely cooperates with TOOL Consult (a
team of consultants supporting small scale enterprise
development), TOOL Publications (with an international book
mail order service) and TOOLNET Logistics (a worldwide email
provider).
 
TOOLNET is a worldwide email network for technology transfer.
The network facilitates the communication between
organisations that seek technical advice for the
implementation of small-scale development projects.
TOOLNET interlinks NGO's in developing countries. In this way,
local organisations and field workers can support each other
in finding solutions to technical problems. TOOLNET also links
users to TOOL's network of organisations, research centres and
individual experts in the Netherlands and other European
countries.
 
TOOL Information Services is in the process of establishing
it's own World Wide Web site which will offer information
related to development issues and the development of small and
medium scale enterprises in particular. Individuals or
organisations in the "South" who want to promote their
activities, services or products on a global scale are invited
to do this through TOOL's Web site. Organisations in the
"North" can use TOOL's Internet site to promote activities or
provide databases on-line and use TOOLNET to improve
communication links with partner organisations in the South.
TOOL Information Services is also aiming to increase the use
of TOOLNET as a means to channel information e.g. on
international trade.
 
In order to identify specific demands which could be provided
by TOOLNET or TOOL's Internet site, I have written a short
questionnaire. If you feel that you or your organisation could
benefit from the above mentioned services please mail
<nh@tool.nl> with subject "TOOL QUESTIONNAIRE" and I will send
you a questionnaire. I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Yours,
 
Niels Hanssens
Information Specialist TOOL
Sarphatistraat 650
1018 AV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Email:  nh@tool.nl