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(i) Investigate one case study from an LEDC of a sustainable project that uses appropriate technology, and describe and explain how it aims to use technology to progress economic, environmental and
social improvements;(ii) Evaluate the success of this appropriate technology project.
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‘Technology that can be made with local materials by local people at an affordable price, whilst benefitting individuals and communities, it will
have a limited impact on the environment.’
Life expectancy 58 yrs
GNP $1,600
Literacy Rate 85%
Urban population 22%
Primary industry 20%
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ke.html
Would these technologies be appropriate to help aid Kenya’s development?
Explain why.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhook/4742233935/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Provide anyone with a mobile phone.
2Provide each community
with a wind turbine.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vax-o-matic/2621890270/
3Provide families with a
goat.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nancyb/99552608/sizes/l/
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashdenawards/4799278288/
Traditional African stove. Heated stones
above a fire made from
wood.
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Solar Cooker- Cookit.Heat from the sun is reflect via aluminium material to a dark
cooking pot, this can be contained within a plastic bag to make cooking more efficient.
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The cookers are easy to manufacture locally, they
can also be made from recycled materials.
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Offers the opportunity of small-scale enterprise.
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Reduces reliance on wood for fuel.
Can also be used to sterilise water.
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