Technology development for semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa: Theory, performance and constraints

The paper proposes a theory of technology Development for semi-arid regions. It then evalautes the theory by reviewing the characteristics of technologies successfully introduced into the regions and, with modeling, identifying some constraints to further technology introduction of the type proposed...

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Main Authors: Sanders, H.S., Ramaswamy, S., Shapiro, Barry I.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: IAEA 1997
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/51124
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Summary:The paper proposes a theory of technology Development for semi-arid regions. It then evalautes the theory by reviewing the characteristics of technologies successfully introduced into the regions and, with modeling, identifying some constraints to further technology introduction of the type proposed. Some specific policy recommendations to accelarate technology introduction are recommended.