6. Appropriate Technology for the World’s People
Small Technology, Business
Self-reliance, Sustainability
Can they develop carbon free?
Can we develop carbon free?
Pete Schwartz, Cal Poly Physics
7. Supply Technical Need => Design a gadget for “Them”
Technology that is appropriate for “Them” => Communicate with “Them”
Make the technology sustainable => Promote Business Venture
(Provide Local Income)
Give “Them” a Technology => Cocreation, codesign
Producing a Technology => Community and Relationship
8. Appropriate Technology School, “Guateca”:
1) USA and Guatemalan college students study together
2) Study Energy, Resources, and Society; Language, Culture
while innovating technology in teams
3) Leave thriving appropriate technology businesses?
4) Commitment to a summer education experience
5) Effervescent Professional Community in San Pablo
OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM ALL UNIVERSITIES (www.guateca.com )
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21. Business Model
Each Side Enters for Mutual Benefit
Empowering Technology:
Education
Dissemination:
People Teach Other People
More Locals will come to Guateca Every Year
Scalability:
Many Developing Communities + Many USA Universities
“scalability” can also refer to a model whereby production is ramped up
and merchandise is distributed widely resulting in large profits.
We present a different model of scalability, that we find more
empowering for developing communities.
34. Supply Technical Need => Design a gadget for “Them”
Technology that is appropriate for “Them” => Communicate with “Them”
Make the technology sustainable => Promote Business Venture
(Provide Local Income)
Give “Them” a Technology => Cocreation, codesign
Producing a Technology => Community and Relationship
Goals:
1)Collaborative Development Model
2)Educational Summer Experience for San Pablo, and US Students
3)Development of Enterprises
35. Guateca, 2012: July 1 – September 1
Appropriate Technology
AND Teaching
AND Natural Building: Optional Permaculture Design Course
Open to students from ALL universities: www.guateca.com
Now accepting applications!
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