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'Tech4Dev International Conference 2014', Lausanne, Switzerland

A conference entitled 'Tech4Dev International Conference 2014' will be held from 4 to 6 June 2014 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Innovative technologies have a central role to play in the effort to alleviate poverty in this world. Innovative technologies should also mean appropria...

4 June 2014 - 4 June 2014
Switzerland
A conference entitled 'Tech4Dev International Conference 2014' will be held from 4 to 6 June 2014 in 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:
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