Towards Global Action for Appropriate Technology
Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1977
- Latest edition
- Editor: A.S. Bhalla
- Language: English
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Towards Global Action for Appropriate Technology describes an international mechanism for the promotion and implementation of appropriate technology that caters to the needs of developing countries. A number of key issues are considered, such as the role played by national and sub-regional institutions, particularly in developing countries, in the development of appropriate technologies, or the mechanisms for networking, information dissemination, and promotion of research and development. Comprised of six chapters, this volume begins with an overview of some relatively unfamiliar criteria that should be taken into account in guiding the selection of appropriate technologies, including cost and risk involved; modernity; individual or collective nature; and single or multipurpose character of technology. The links between the concepts of appropriate technology and the basic needs approach to development are then examined. Subsequent chapters focus on the existence of national capabilities in developing countries in the form of science and technology institutions; the activities of the United Nations system with respect to appropriate technology; and existing international mechanisms for appropriate technology. The book concludes by presenting a blueprint for global action for the promotion of appropriate technology, through the establishment of a new mechanism. This monograph will be of interest to economists and policymakers.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part I : Concepts, Criteria, Strategies
Chapter 1 : Appropriate Technology: Some Criteria
Introduction
Some Criteria of Appropriateness
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Technologies Appropriate for a Basic Needs Strategy
Introduction
A Basic Needs Approach and Strategy
Technological Contents of a 'BN' Strategy
Technologies Appropriate for Basic Needs Satisfaction
A Suitable Policy Frame
Concluding Remarks
Part II : Existing Institutional Framework
Chapter 3 : National and Regional Technology Groups and Institutions: An Assessment
Introduction
Appropriate Technology Groups and Institutions
Towards a Framework of Analysis
Criteria for Assessment of Groups and Institutions
Assessment of Groups and Institutions
Conclusions
Appendix: Questionnaire
Chapter 4 : Activities of the UN System on Appropriate Techmology
Introduction
Some Existing Coordinating Mechanisms
Review of Ongoing UN Activities
Better Coordination within the System
Concluding Remarks
Chapter 5 : International Mechanisms for Appropriate Technology
Introduction
Some Proposals for International Mechanisms
Functions of International Mechanisms
Proposed and Existing Mechanisms: Comparative Analysis
Concluding Remarks
Part III : Global Action
Chapter 6 : A Blueprint for Action
Introduction
Need for Global Action
A New International Mechanism for Appropriate Technology
Conclusion
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- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 1977
- Language: English