Appropriate Technology Characteristics
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- Appropriate Technology Characterisitic
- Local, cheap materials are used
- Products are cheap and easy to make with Local Skills and Tools
- Technology is Low-Tech and doesn't require parts/expertise from MEDCs
- Doesn't damage the environemt
- Local people are involved in decision - not MEDC companies
- The scheme benefits local people's quality of life in a lasting way - e.g more food, fresh, clean water etc. If there are any profits, they go to local people
- Will not increase a country's debt or require loans
- Schemes are labour-intensive, so provide a lot of local people with jobs
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