(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%

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Would these technologies be appropriate to help aid Kenya’s development?

Explain why.

1

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Provide anyone with a mobile phone.

2Provide each community

with a wind turbine.

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3Provide families with a

goat.

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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.