The Role of Technology in Alleviating Poverty
Technology plays a crucial role in addressing poverty globally. From clean water solutions to internet connectivity, innovations are transforming lives. Governments like Chile and India are investing in technologies to uplift disadvantaged communities. Non-profit organizations are leveraging technology to implement practical solutions in regions like Africa. The responsibility lies on developed nations to share technological advancements for the benefit of all.
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How can technology affect poverty in Wales, Europe and other parts of the world?
Technology is something that is man made and helps to make a task easier and more efficient. Technology can help humans adapt to their environment. Technology doesn't have to be an electrical item. Technology began when stone age men starting using their basic tools in more innovative ways. Watch the video
Nowadays many people consider a mobile phone as an essential, but in other parts of the world technology that provides clean water and sanitation would be more important. Us Technology that we take for granted Them
Can technology solve poverty? Can technology solve poverty? Many governments e.g Chile are now thinking the new technologies can help to reduce poverty and so are investing in things like better Internet connections. How do you think this could help poor people in Chile? In India money is being spent setting up Internet banking from phones. How might this help people who are struggling (hint think of farmers maybe?) Practical Action a charity that informs on the use of technology to solve problems has helped villages in Africa build bio latrins (toilets to me and you) to help reduce disease.
This will depend on where you live. LEDC s are still struggling to make progress with technology. Perhaps the responsibility rests with MEDC s to share our technology more widely so as to benefit other countries. What do you think?
