The document discusses the role of science and technology in development. It states that development is a multidimensional process that involves changes to economic, social, administrative, and belief systems. Science and technology can improve welfare but may also contribute to environmental degradation and dehumanization if not implemented properly. For effective application, science and technology must be integrated into national concepts and ways of life, directed toward reducing inequalities, and implemented within a framework of social and economic rights. Universities, education, research, and infrastructure support are also needed.

2. From the beginning of time, man has
strived to improve his way and quality of
life. The caveman discovered how to
make and use tools, developed a
logical sequence for activities, and
evolved processes that added value to
his life.

3. The totality of the use and
application of his knowledge,
skills, tools, and materials
constitutes what we today
describe as “technology.”

4. SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY IN
DEVELOPMENT

5. Every nation endeavors to attain
development. Everyone desires
development. But what does
“development” means?

6. “Development” may mean a lot of
different things to a lot of different
people. Therefore, the nature and
character of that development and
the meaning we attach to it need
to be carefully spelled out.

7. To many countries, development is simply
becoming in the future of what
industrialized countries are today.

8. Development is…
the acceleration of economic growth
the reduction of inequality
the eradication of absolute poverty

9. However, development is not purely an
economic phenomenon. In an ultimate
sense, development must encompass
more than the material and financial
side of people’s lives.

10. A multi dimensional process
Involves the reorganization and
reorientation of entire economic and social
systems
Involves major changes in administrative,
institutional, and social structures
Involves major changes in popular attitudes,
customs, and beliefs.
Development is…

11. What is the role of
science and
technology in
development?

12. Science and technology are
considered by many to be forces for
improvement in the welfare of
developing states.

13. On the other hand, science and
technology are also feared by many
to be potential contributors to the
dehumanization of man and to the
degradation of environment.

14. Recognizing these two seemingly
opposing influences of science
and technology in development,
we need to be objective in our
perspective, that is, to view
science and technology in
development.

15. 1. The role of science and technology in
development should be directed
toward reduction of inequalities
between advanced and the
developing countries and between
various sections of population within a
country.

16. Cont…
In doing so, science and technology
should make the natural and social
environment harmonious, without
seriously endangering the future.

17. 2. Science and technology should not
be inserted as separate packages of
development techniques implemented
in isolation from the rest of the national
evolution whether material or other wise
failure to integrate development
programs based on science and
technology into national concepts and
ways of life may lead to their total
rejection

18. 3. The role of science and
technology for development
must be directed within the
framework of the fundamental
social, cultural, and economic
rights in a peaceful and
cooperative world.

19. BETTER
WORLD

20. CONDITIONS FOR THE
APPLICATION OF
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY TO
DEVELOPMENT

21. The application of science and
technology is a fundamental factor
which influences the pace of
economic development. Material
and social benefits enlarge through
the proper application of science
and technology.

22. The effective application of science
and technology implies the
existence of certain prerequisites,
among which are the following:

23. • Creation of a social climate
favorable to the application of
science and technology;
• Role and responsibilities of the
universities in the implantation
of science;

24. • Technical and technological
education and training;
• Promotion of technological
sciences and applied research;

25. • Agricultural education and
research; and
• Infrastructure of auxiliary
services

26. The importance of science
and technology in national
development cannot be
over-emphasized. It is a
known fact that no nation
can develop without science
and technology.

27. Developed nations of the
world like the America,
Germany, France etc. boast
of several scientific
inventions which make
them to be rated as the
world powers.

28. Science and technology is
the pivot of any nation’s
development.

29. A nation without science and
technology is definitely a
backward nation. Such nation
will be considered
undeveloped. Science and
technology is associated with
modernity and it is an essential
tool for rapid development.