Answer to Question #194379 in History for Nana

Question

How can any technology be described as appropriate for a community

Answer 1

A technology is described as appropriate for the community if it is compatible with its cultural, local and economic conditions. The technology should use the locally available material to improve people's livelihoods. It should help people to overcome the challenges associated with lack of enough resources. It should be affordable for all the users at the community level. Appropriate technology should handle community's tough conditions and be able to last longer.