Technology is one of the primary drivers of accelerated development in developing nations. This paper explores the role of technology in the developing world, looking at the possibilities and challenges, and addressing how the technology disparity between developing and developed nations arose in the first place.
What is the context around "developed" and "developing" nations, and why should we care?
Technology has made everything infinitely more efficient, but that wasn't always the case. Briefly, we look at the history of and pioneers in technology.
In today's world, a nation's economic sustainability is increasingly dependent on its ability to develop or otherwise acquire and adapt technology to its local needs. However, there is a significant disparity in accessibility (or ease of access) to technology between developed and developing nations. How did this disparity arise, and what are the implications?
What are some avenues for developing nations addressing the technology gap and meeting their immediate technology needs?
Emerging technologies are driving developments in upcoming countries.
Technology Transfer
One of the ways for nations to meet their technology needs is through importing technology from other nations. What are the challenges and advantages of this approach?
Native Technology Development
Another way for nations to meet their technology needs is by developing it themselves. What are the hindrances and advantages of this approach? More importantly, what are some successful examples?
Where can developing nations expect to be in the next 10-20 years, and what can they expect?