Revised Call
for Papers
5th International Conference on
Appropriate Technology
November 20-24, 2012 -
Pretoria, South Africa
Deadline for abstracts: Extended to June 10
SOUTH AFRICAN SPONSORS
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USA ORGANIZING SPONSORS
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Department of Science and Technology Republic of
South Africa
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International Network on Appropriate Technology
(INAT)
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University of Pretoria
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Howard University, Washington DC
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University of Johannesburg
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National Technical Association (NTA)
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Tshwane University of Technology
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Northern California Council of Black Professional
Engineers (NCCBPE)
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Kara Heritage Institute
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THEME
Appropriate Technology for
the 21st Century: Linking Education, Research and Practice to Inform
Policy
The 5th
International Conference on Appropriate Technology (5th ICAT) will
1)
Promote the identification,
assessment, archiving and tracking of appropriate technology education,
research and practice
2)
Focus on how to impact
technology policy to safeguard the planet and empower the people, particularly
historically oppressed and disadvantaged populations
3)
Provide a forum for networking
on appropriate technology solutions to sustainable development in Africa and
across the Global South
Background
Climate change will
impact the poorest countries and people the hardest. According to leading researchers, in Africa climate change has
already caused irreversible environmental damage. Curtailing harmful climate change and eradicating poverty
necessitate sustainable, ecologically sound solutions. Presently, 1.1 billion people in developing countries have inadequate water
access, and 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation. Eliminating poverty and improving the
quality of life of the world’s poorest people requires increased agriculture,
industry and transport productivity made possible via improved water access and
energy utilization. Most importantly, public health and human productivity
require a technology practice that addresses peoples’ basic needs. Deploying
appropriate technology means implementing policies to safeguard Earth and
empower the broadest population.
Website
Language
The official
language of the conference will be English.
Format of Abstracts, Papers, Posters and Projects
Abstracts & full papers, posters and
project presentations/extended abstracts are being accepted and reviewed. Abstracts & full papers will be
double-blind peer reviewed.
Abstracts associated with full papers must be between 200 and 500
words. Please denote abstract
category upon submission - full paper, extended abstract, project or poster.
Submit abstracts to:
ICAT5@uj.ac.za and
jtrimble@howard.edu
Deadline for paper, poster and project abstracts: Extended to June 10 May 15, 2012
Notification of decision on abstracts for
papers/posters & projects: June 15, 2012
Deadline for full papers: July 15,
2012
Notification of decision on papers, posters &
projects: Sept. 10,
2012
Paper
categories
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Some Suggested Topics
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Green Economy and Innovation
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Manufacturing, Small scale industry, Mining
and mineral processing, Socially relevant computing, Economics of technology,
Textile technology, Recycling
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Energy
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Hydro power projects, Alternative energy
systems, Renewable energy
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Water and Sanitation
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Water supply, Storage and sanitation,
Water scarcity, Water quality, Water stress and recycling, Toilets
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Health
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Indigenous medical technologies, Food
preparation/processing, Technologies addressing Malaria/TB/HIV/AIDS related
issues, Pharmaceuticals
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Construction and Infrastructure
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Appropriate architecture, Appropriate
construction, Appropriate transportation
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Environment and Agriculture
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Environmental impact, Irrigation projects,
Forestry & wildlife, Agricultural technology, Climate change, Air quality
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Knowledge and Technology Transfer
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Education and training, Knowledge
engineering, Knowledge management, Community development
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Policy and Standards
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Technology policies, Technology
standards, Ethics, Culture, Quality
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Programme
Structure:
·
Tuesday November 20th Pre-Conference
Workshops, Welcome Reception
·
Wednesday November 21st Conference
Presentations
·
Thursday November 22nd Conference
Presentations and Gala Dinner
· Friday November
23rd Appropriate
Technology Fair, Projects and Posters
· Saturday
November 24th Optional
Field Trip
Registration
Cost
Early Registration
- Register by Sept. 30, 2012:
· USD 300 United States and
Developed Countries
· R2000 South
Africa and Developing Countries
· R1000
All Undergraduate Students
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Registration
deadline - November 1, 2012 *
· USD 350 United States and
Developed Countries
· R2400 South
Africa and Developing Countries
· R1200 All
Undergraduate Students
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One day
conference fee - excluding dinner ----- R1000
* 20%
surcharge for onsite registration
