Towards a Technology Strategy for Sustainable Livelihoods

Outlines means for appropriate technology promotion within a sustainable livlihoods planning framework. The objective of a technology strategy for sustainble livelihoods must be the development and adoption of technologies which

• Improve the productivity of a communities assets
• Enhance capabilities and provide for new livelihood opportunities for the poor
• Are sustainable in an environmental and socio-economic sense i.e: technology that promotes equality in society
• Empower communties especially vulnerable groups within this sector
• Link communities in similar circumstances and relevant stakeholders through networks

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UNDP comment: "The paper is based on original work by Gunter Pauli and was revised based on inputs made by colleagues both within and outside UNDP. The documents continue to be in draft form and will be further revised based on inputs we get from interested colleagues. We are therefore pleased to invite your comments."