Emerging Technology Intervention Model of Core Support …
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in policy; using research intermediaries with system approach and communication
channels to ensure the results of action research and knowledge generated reach
large section of affected communities in rural areas. Case studies also point out that
capacity building to adapt towards technological interventions for micro-enterprise
creation and livelihood gains really requires local institutional arrangements in facilitating to identify suitable technological options and scale up existing knowledge
tools and approaches with appropriate one for adaptation to address emerging developmental challenges at the grassroots level. Critical analysis on successful technology delivery and adoption aspects justifies the role of civil society organizations as
CSGs with S&T capacitates on ‘problem based intervention’ for pro-poor innovation
rather than ‘solution based thinking’ with systems approach covering managerial and
social engineering aspects as well. Most remarkable feature of almost all technology
packages evolved is that they have been designed and can be scaled further in the
form of standardized mode for replication as per location specific needs through
intensive collaboration process amongst technology generator, providers and users.
These studies also illustrate ways in which technological interventions with systems
approach to evolve technology products or packages in participatory mode provide
a practical means of improving people’s immediate requirements, and provide them
with increased capacities in terms of green and affordable technological solutions for
better quality of life and services (Raghunandan 1988; Gladwin et al. 2002; Agarwal
2005, 2013; OECD 2011).
Therefore, Science based scalable technological solutions for sustainable livelihoods and creating vibrant ecosystem for social enterprises for people in rural and
remote areas as evident from above field based case studies for macro level application can certainly address the key issue of conservation of natural resources,
employment and vibrant ecosystem for social enterprises. Such technology benefits
with novelty in ideas and delivery will open new alternative livelihoods opportunities
to connect with recent national initiatives of Starts up India, Clean India, Ek Bharat
and Shreshta Bharat, Make in India, Skilled India involving local community through
good management practices by engaging and creating more S&T based action groups
(CSGs) committed to work in challenging areas of rural problems. Further, technological intervention in each case has also indicates its contribution towards attainment
of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly for improved income and
livelihoods; gender equality and women’s empowerment, renewable energy, protect
and restore the planet’s environment and natural resources and developing partnership and linkages for inclusive and sustainable economic growth (UN-ESCAP 2017).
These CSGs as technology action groups can play an important role to rise to the
challenge of such initiatives to speed up rural growth in inclusive manner and enhancing technology flow and interaction between people from local to state, regional and
national level.
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in policy; using research intermediaries with system approach and communication
channels to ensure the results of action research and knowledge generated reach
large section of affected communities in rural areas. Case studies also point out that
capacity building to adapt towards technological interventions for micro-enterprise
creation and livelihood gains really requires local institutional arrangements in facilitating to identify suitable technological options and scale up existing knowledge
tools and approaches with appropriate one for adaptation to address emerging developmental challenges at the grassroots level. Critical analysis on successful technology delivery and adoption aspects justifies the role of civil society organizations as
CSGs with S&T capacitates on ‘problem based intervention’ for pro-poor innovation
rather than ‘solution based thinking’ with systems approach covering managerial and
social engineering aspects as well. Most remarkable feature of almost all technology
packages evolved is that they have been designed and can be scaled further in the
form of standardized mode for replication as per location specific needs through
intensive collaboration process amongst technology generator, providers and users.
These studies also illustrate ways in which technological interventions with systems
approach to evolve technology products or packages in participatory mode provide
a practical means of improving people’s immediate requirements, and provide them
with increased capacities in terms of green and affordable technological solutions for
better quality of life and services (Raghunandan 1988; Gladwin et al. 2002; Agarwal
2005, 2013; OECD 2011).
Therefore, Science based scalable technological solutions for sustainable livelihoods and creating vibrant ecosystem for social enterprises for people in rural and
remote areas as evident from above field based case studies for macro level application can certainly address the key issue of conservation of natural resources,
employment and vibrant ecosystem for social enterprises. Such technology benefits
with novelty in ideas and delivery will open new alternative livelihoods opportunities
to connect with recent national initiatives of Starts up India, Clean India, Ek Bharat
and Shreshta Bharat, Make in India, Skilled India involving local community through
good management practices by engaging and creating more S&T based action groups
(CSGs) committed to work in challenging areas of rural problems. Further, technological intervention in each case has also indicates its contribution towards attainment
of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly for improved income and
livelihoods; gender equality and women’s empowerment, renewable energy, protect
and restore the planet’s environment and natural resources and developing partnership and linkages for inclusive and sustainable economic growth (UN-ESCAP 2017).
These CSGs as technology action groups can play an important role to rise to the
challenge of such initiatives to speed up rural growth in inclusive manner and enhancing technology flow and interaction between people from local to state, regional and
national level.