10th International Conference on Appropriate Technology (10th ICAT)
November 22-25, 2022
Khartoum, Sudan
Enhancing Peace and Governance through Appropriate Technology:
Reimagining Sustainable Community Wellbeing in an Era of Global Climate Change
The conference is hosted by the University of Khartoum (UofK) and co-hosted by Sudan University of Science &Technology (SUST)
Call-for-Applications for Community Projects
We support practical community-based appropriate technology (AT) projects. Our vision is to promote innovative projects for sustainable development in Africa. AT projects are designed to comprehensively address environmental, ethical, cultural, social and economical aspects of a community. AT empowers people. AT approaches typically require fewer resources, are easier to maintain, have a lower overall long-term cost, and are ecologically balanced.
In this 2022 funding cycle, we are seeking projects which align with the theme of 10th International Conference on Appropriate Technology: Enhancing Peace and Governance through Appropriate Technology: Reimagining Sustainable Community Wellbeing in an Era of Global Climate Change. Projects may address: community health and well-being, energy, water, sanitation, housing, land management, public policy, agriculture, knowledge management, and environmental health. Interested applicants are invited to submit project proposals for funding to the Projects Committee of the International Network on Appropriate Technology (INAT).
Up to three projects will be selected with a total funding budget of $20,000, with a maximum of $8,000 per project. Allocation of funds to projects is dependent on the judgment by the Projects Committee.
Submission Deadlines:
September 16, 2022 -- One-Page Description
November 4, 2022 -- Full Project Proposal
For details about the submission guidelines and process:
Registration for the 10th ICAT
**Please note that Early Registration (10% discount) lasts until the end of September, followed by a normal registration period from 1st - 21st October (full registration fees). and for registrations after 21st October there is an additional 10%.**
10th ICAT Scientific Review Committee
# |
PC Member |
Organization |
Country |
1 |
Aamir Dean |
Sudan University of Science and Technology |
Sudan |
2 |
Akram Elkhalifa |
University of Khartoum |
Sudan |
3 |
Amged Abdelatif |
University of Khartoum |
Sudan |
4 |
Amira Osman |
Tshwane University of Technology |
South Africa |
5 |
Ammar Babiker |
Sudan University of Science and Technology |
Sudan |
6 |
Anas Showk |
University of Khartoum |
Sudan |
7 |
Arig Bakhiet |
Sudan National Energy Research Centre |
Sudan |
8 |
Brian Stephenson |
Qodesh Engineering |
USA |
9 |
Charles Verharen |
Howard University |
USA |
10 |
Christopher Papadopoulos |
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez |
Puerto Rico |
11 |
Corinthias P. M. Sianipar |
Kyoto University |
Japan |
12 |
Eitimad Ahmed |
Waves Eng. Co. Ltd / Arab Open University, Sudan |
Sudan |
13 |
Excellent Chireshe |
Great Zimbabwe University |
Zimbabwe |
14 |
Fatima Salaheldin Mohamad Ali |
Sudanese Knowledge Society |
Sudan |
15 |
Gamal Hamid |
University of Khartoum |
Sudan |
16 |
Ibrahim Zakaria |
University of Khartoum |
Sudan |
17 |
Ilesanmi Daniyan |
Tshwane University of Technology |
South Africa |
18 |
Iman Abdelrahman |
University of Khartoum |
Sudan |
19 |
Jephias Gwamuri |
Michigan Technological University |
USA |
20 |
John Tharakan |
Howard University |
USA |
21 |
John Trimble |
Tshwane University of Technology |
South Africa |
22 |
Joseph Thomas |
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras |
India |
23 |
Kelvin Willoughby |
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management |
Germany |
24 |
Khumbulani Mpofu |
Tshwane University of Technology |
South Africa |
25 |
Malathe Gamal Mahmoud Hamid |
University of Khartoum |
Sudan |
26 |
Mammo Muchie |
Tshwane University of Technology |
South Africa |
27 |
Marcel Castro-Sitiriche |
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez |
Puerto Rico |
28 |
Marwan Adam |
Sudanese Knowledge Society |
Sudan |
29 |
Mohamed Chouikha |
Prairie View A&M University |
USA |
30 |
Muna Eltahir |
Omdurman Islamic University |
Sudan |
31 |
Ogundiran Soumonni |
Wits University |
South Africa |
32 |
Olukorede Adenuga |
Tshwane University of Technology |
South Africa |
33 |
Rami Zeinelabdein |
University of Nottingham |
UK |
34 |
Rofaida El Zubair |
Sudanese Knowledge Society |
Sudan |
35 |
Safa Thabit |
DAL Food |
Sudan |
36 |
Sahl Yasin |
Sudanese Knowledge Society |
Sudan |
37 |
Tanzeil Hashim |
Alchemy for Trading and Services Co. Ltd. |
Sudan |
38 |
Taurai Mutanda |
Mangosuthu University of Technology |
South Africa |
39 |
Thierry Yonga |
Tshwane University of Technology |
South Africa |
40 |
Xavier Poshiwa |
Great Zimbabwe University |
Zimbabwe |
Enhancing Peace and Governance through Appropriate Technology: Reimagining Sustainable Community Wellbeing in an Era of Global Climate Change
Background
Featured Keynote Speaker
Mr. Deepak Gadhia
Mr Deepak Gadhia is a leading technocrat and a pioneer in the field of Solar and Renewable Energy as well as Bio Gasification, and has earned international recognition for his accomplishments over the last 40 years. He started his career with Wacker Chemie GMBH in Germany but moved to India where he developed a number of world renowned renewable energy projects. Among his notable accomplishments are:
- Instrumental for the development of the first solar steam cooking system in India
- Installed the worlds’ largest steam cooking system, producing upto 50,000 meals per day
- Installed the highest altitude steam cooking system in Ladakh, producing 500 meals per day in -40°C temperature conditions for the Indian Army
- Installed the largest solar powered air-conditioning system (100 ton system) for the Kailash Cancer Hospital, in Goraj India.
- Developed a 600m3 and 1000m3 BioGas system generating Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
- Recognised by the Clinton Global Initiative Foundation for outstanding work in the areas of renewable energy and receiptient of many national and international awards.
He is a popular speaker at International as well as National meetings and conferences on solar power, solar cooking, social techno-preneurship, community uplifment and sits on the board of advisors for a number of organisations including Solar Cooking International. Mr. Gadhia heads the solutions team and is Mentor to many start-ups under UNIDO CleanTech Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP).
He is a Director of MSA Renewtech Foundation, a social enterprise focussed on renewable energy consultancy and whose Profits goes to Muni Seva Ashram a NGO in which he is a Trustee.
He is promoter and Chairman of Sunrise CSP India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of CSP Sunrise based in Australia active in solar based Thermal and Power applications including desalination projects globally.
Mr Deepak Gadhia holds a degree in “Process and Environmental Engineering from TFH Berlin and has done Post Graduate Degree from TU Berlin, Germany & MIT of USA.
For more Information
Featured Workshops
WORKSHOP TITLE : A GLOBAL ETHICS FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
organizer: Charles Verharen
Abstract:
This workshop will discuss a set of specific LEED-like ethical principles as a foundation for a global system of ethics for appropriate technology. LEED is the acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The LEED organization offers a green building rating system deployed throughout the world. Modeled on LEED certification, the discussion will start with the ethical principles of the Songhaï ecovillage model developed by Godfrey Nzamujo: autochthony (rooted in the physical and cultural soil of the ecovillage community); autonomy (relying on green energy and excluding chemical fertilizers and pesticides); and authentic (responsible for the survival and flourishing of all community members with outreach to surrounding communities). Building upon these three principles, the workshop will consider their compatibility with the United Nations Declarations of Universal Human Rights. The workshop’s conclusion will discuss whether a LEED-like ethical system for appropriate technology applications should be produced consensually by appropriate technology practitioners. While any given set of ethical principles may be a springboard for reflection, changing global circumstances call for constant revaluation of ethical principles capable of confronting contemporary existential crises such as catastrophic climate change and the sixth mass extinction.
expected outcomes: Reshaping cultural convictions about the status of ethical foundations.
Discussion Points OR Demonstration Areas:
- Comparison of LEED principles and ethical systems.
- Professor Godfrey Nzamujo's proposed 3 ethical principles.
- Comparison with the Indian Muni Seva Ashram''s ethical principles.
- Examination of the foundations of the United Nations declarations of human rights.
- The possibility of a universal system of ethics for appropriate technology applications.
WORKSHOP TITLE : WORKING WITH UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS TO INFORM TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE & POLICYMAKING
Discussion Points OR Demonstration Areas:
- Technology is often developed without the circumstances and needs of underrepresented communities in mind.
- Technology policymakers mean well, but sometimes fall short and create policies that disproportionately harm underrepresented communities.
- To properly consider how a particular technology or policy would negatively impact the life experiences of underrepresented communities.
- Diverse Voices accomplishes this by holding three to four expert panels, each with 3 to 6 participants on a mature draft of a policy document or technology.
- Panels that are convened after developing a list of all possible underrepresented groups that might be negatively impacted and finalized after discussion about who is least likely to be represented in conversations.
- Each panel will have a minimum of 2 people with lived-experience in addition to people (for example friends, family, lawyers, community aid workers, etc.) who support their experiences.
- In preparation for panel sessions, short videos and comic strips demonstrating the promise and peril of a technology or class of technologies are identified.
- Panel sessions are recorded, facilitated by two people, and transcribed.
Intended Audience: Policymakers, Technologists, Community Advocates, Government
Additional Information:This is a half-day workshop.
WORKSHOP TITLE : ECOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO FOOD SECURITY AND PEACE FROM THE FARMER UP
- Discussion between farmers and cattle herders which leads to collaboration and peaceful economic co-existence.
- Recommendations on agricultural policy and land use management to government which are environmentally sustainable, support regional economic resilience, increase food security, and minimize existing tensions between key stakeholders.
- Introduction of appropriate technologies which embrace regenerative agriculture, peer-to-peer cooperation, and value-addition for increased financial success.
Discussion Points OR Demonstration Areas:
1.How can appropriate technology knowledge reach rural farmers?
2.Creating value for farm products and getting it to the market
3. Financial opportunities for farmers and how it can be accessed.
4.Agricultural sustainability through forestry recovery.
5. Risk of rain distribution and floods. Water harvesting model.
6. Water harvesting model.
Intended Audience: Stakeholders in the Sahel regional economy (small-holder farmers, cattle herders, commercial-scale farmers, traders, students, financial institutions, and government policy makers).
Additional Information: This workshop will be hosted virtually for two days prior to the in-person/hybrid workshop.
WORKSHOP TITLE : 3D Printing Fundamentals: Getting Started on Printer Configuration, Troubleshooting, and CAD file to Object Steps
This workshop aims to empower participants who own (or intent to) with the basic skills to enable them to derive the most value out of their 3D Printers. Among the topics to be discussed are: introduction to 3D printing, general; procedures for troubleshooting and CAD file development to physical object. The workshop will be help online and all participants are expected to have access to PC in addition to a reliable internet connection.
- Why 3D Printing?
- Who should own a 3D Printer?
- Selecting CAD Software. What should one consider?
Important Dates
Initial Call for participation
9 August 2021
18 October 2021
Abstract Submission deadline
Notification of Acceptance
8 November 2021
31 January 2022
Full paper Submission Deadline
Paper Review and feedback
14 March 2022
25 April 2022
Final Paper Submission
10th International Conference on Appropriate Technology
22-25 November 2022
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