strategy
Developing appropriate technology
Synonyms:
Greening technologiesIncreasing development of appropriate technology
Evolving appropriate technology
Developing appropriate technologies
Claim:
Transforming the orientation of technology is not simple, as technologies do not exist in isolation. They are linked to other technologies, embedded in socio-technological systems, and connected to networks of actors that depend ont hose technologies and systems for their economic position and status. The process of transformation to more sustainable forms of development will therefore involve change in technologies, socio-technical systems and, ultimately, in the relationships and position of actors in the networks that span these systems. Broader:
GreeningDeveloping Narrower:
Developing frontier technologyImproving agroforestryCommercializing appropriate technologyDeveloping appropriate health technologiesDeveloping environmentally sound technologiesDeveloping appropriate water management technologyDeveloping technology for biodiversity conservationIntroducing locally adaptable conservation technologiesStrengthening local capacity to adapt appropriate technologiesDeveloping technologies which support alternative sources of incomeProviding access to appropriate technologyDeveloping aviation Facilitates:
Introducing low cost technologiesReducing underparticipation of countries in the communications industryEmploying appropriate technology Facilitated by:
Promoting appropriate investment in research and development Organizations:
Asian Institute for Rural Development United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Center for Meso American Studies on Appropriate Technology Society for Development Alternatives Practical Action Aga Khan Foundation Subjects:
Biosciences → Evolution and speciesTechnology → Technology
Development → Development
Type Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
