Call for Papers 5th International Conference on Appropriate Technology November 20-24, 2012 - Pretoria, South Africa
THEME
Appropriate Technology for the 21st Century: Linking Education, Research and Practice to Inform Policy
The 5th International Conference on Appropriate Technology (5th ICAT) will
- Promote the identification, assessment, archiving and tracking of appropriate technology education, research and practice
- Focus on how to impact technology policy to safeguard the planet and empower the people, particularly historically oppressed and disadvantaged populations
- Provide a forum for networking on appropriate technology solutions to sustainable development in Africa and across the Global South
Background
Climate site2016 will impact the poorest countries and people the hardest. According to leading researchers, in Africa climate site2016 has already caused irreversible environmental damage. Curtailing harmful climate site2016 and eradicating poverty necessitate sustainable, ecologically sound solutions. Presently, 1.1 billion people in developing countries have inadequate water access,
and 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation. Eliminating poverty and improving the quality of life of the world’s poorest people requires increased agriculture, industry and transport productivity made possible via improved water access and energy utilization. Most importantly, public health and human productivity require a technology practice that addresses peoples’ basic needs. Deploying appropriate technology means implementing policies to safeguard Earth and empower
the broadest population.
