Appropriate Technologies for Environmental Protection in the Developing World

Appropriate Technologies for Environmental Protection in the Developing World
Author: Ernest K. Yanful
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2009-02-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402091397

This book is the first edited compilation of selected, refereed papers submitted to ERTEP 2007. The selected papers either dealt with technologies or scientific work and policy findings that address specific environmental problems affecting humanity in general, but more specifically, people and ecosystems in developing countries. It was not necessary for the work to have been done in a developing country, but the findings and results must be appropriate or applicable to a developing country setting. It is acknowledged that environmental research, technology applications and policy implementation have been demonstrated to improve environmental sustainability and protection in several developed economies. The main argument of the book is that similar gains can be achieved in developing economies and economies in transition. The book is organized into six chapters along some of the key themes discussed at the conference: Environmental Health Management, Sustainable Energy and Fuel, Water Treatment, Purification and Protection, Mining and Environment, Soil Stabilization, and Environmental Monitoring. It is hoped that the contents of the book will provide an insight into some of the environmental and health mana- ment challenges confronting the developing world and the steps being taken to address them.

Macro Policies For Appropriate Technology In Developing Countries

Macro Policies For Appropriate Technology In Developing Countries
Author: Frances Stewart
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2019-04-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 042969248X

This book explores the effects of macro-policies and determines which policies have best promoted appropriate technology in developing countries. It explores the political economy of macro-policies, examining which groups in society are likely to benefit from alternative policies and technologies.

Appropriate Technology For Development

Appropriate Technology For Development
Author: Donald D. Evans
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2019-03-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0429727798

This analysis of appropriate technology first explores the concept of development in terms of needs, characteristics, and theories and then examines the pivotal role of technology in the developmental process. The twenty contemporary case histories illustrate specific instances of applied technology, not necessarily as examples of successful applic

Information Technologies and Economic Development in Latin America

Information Technologies and Economic Development in Latin America
Author: Alberto Chong
Publisher: Anthem Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2020-02-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1785272004

Information Technologies and Economic Development in Latin America provides a collection of rigorous empirical studies that contributes to a better understanding of the role and impact of old and new information technologies on Latin American economic development. It provides evidence using randomized and quasi-experimental designed studies for different information and communication technologies interventions. In evaluating their development impact a critical concern has been to contribute to the little existing evidence. In fact, whereas many ICT projects in the developing world have been promoted by multilateral organizations, bilateral aid agencies and nongovernmental organizations in recent years, the extent to which these interventions and policies actually contribute to the development of the region is unclear. The book provides evidence on what works and what does not.

Appropriate Technology

Appropriate Technology
Author: National Science Foundation (U.S.). Division of Exploratory Research & Systems Analysis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1977
Genre: Appropriate technology
ISBN:

World Economic and Social Survey 2018

World Economic and Social Survey 2018
Author: United Nations Publications
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789211091793

This publication reviews the advances in frontier technologies including automation, robotics, renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, biotechnologies and artificial intelligence and analyzes their economic, social and environmental impact. These technologies present immense potentials for the 2030 Agenda, fostering growth, prosperity and environmental sustainability. They also pose significant risks of unemployment, underemployment and rising income and wealth inequality and raise new ethical and moral concerns. The Survey identifies policy measures at national levels with the capacity to both maximize the potential of these technologies and mitigate their risks, thereby striking a balance among economic efficiency, equity and ethical considerations

Appropriate Technology

Appropriate Technology
Author: United States. Agency for International Development. Office of Development Information and Utilization
Publisher:
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1981
Genre: Appropriate technology
ISBN:

Appropriate Technology for Developing Countries

Appropriate Technology for Developing Countries
Author: Willem Riedijk
Publisher:
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1982
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Serious, capable and experienced people, engineers, scientists and managers cooperatimg with base groups in the field of appropiate technology. Thousands of projects run by hundreds of organisations, institutesand groups, worldwide. That is the picture of AT today. So many people, so much work, so much hardware, but little recognition. Somany novelties, so few implementations. Is it the lack of funding and the lack of quality related with it? I don't think so. In third world countries A.T. is often seen as second best, even as a form of neocolonialism.