'Tech4Dev International Conference 2014', Lausanne, Switzerland
Innovative technologies have a central role to play in the effort to alleviate poverty in this world. Innovative technologies should also mean appropriate technology in the sense that they should be socially, culturally, environmentally and economically accepted by the stakeholders.
This conference aims to communicate the key factors that determine whether or not a technology succeeds in its intended role to reduce poverty. It address three main themes including the requirements for essential technologies, successful processes to develop and deploy essential technologies in addition to how best to evaluate the impact of new devices.For further information, please visit:
http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2014Tech4Dev(opens in new window)