[size=Call for Papers]
Submission Deadline December 15, 2005
[size=2nd International Conference on Appropriate Technology]
[size=July 12-15, 2006, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe]
Hosted by the National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Think in Other Terms
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[size=Sharing the Knowledge from Research and Practice in Appropriate Technology, with a focus on Health-Related projects]
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[size=The theme of our second international conference on]
[size=‘Appropriate Technology’ is designed to][size=]
1) Facilitate the management, assessment, archiving and tracking of appropriate technology research and practical projects through the use of state of the art knowledge management practices
2) Focus on increasing the productivity and visibility of health related projects in a sustainable fashion, while being inclusive of all areas related to appropriate technology.
Background
Underdeveloped countries throughout the world face the most serious health issues. However in Africa, more money is spent on servicing foreign debt than providing health care. This is a serious problem. Malaria, while practically eliminated in developed countries is a major cause of death in underdeveloped countries. Africa is suffering from a pandemic due to the spread of HIV/AIDS. A major multi-discipline investigation employing appropriate technology is needed to address these and other health issues. To be effective this process of technology implementation must be sustainable, and culturally and environmentally sensitive
Website
Visit the website: http://www.globalappropriatetechnology.com
Language
[size=The official language of the conference will be English.]
Format of Abstracts, Papers, Posters and Projects
Abstracts for full papers, posters and project presentations are being accepted and reviewed. All abstracts must be between 200 and 500 words. Please indicate if the abstract is for a paper, poster or project. Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference proceedings. Full papers are limited to 8 pages. Details on paper format will be distributed with notification of abstract acceptance. Projects are limited to 3 square meters floor space and posters are limited to 10 A4 or letter size pages. All abstracts and papers will be peer reviewed.
Submit abstracts and papers and register at the website: http://www.globalappropriatetechnology.com
Deadline for abstracts for papers: January 15, 2006
Deadline for full papers: April 31, 2006
Notification of decision on papers: May 31, 2006
Deadline for poster/project abstracts: May 31, 2006
Notification of decision on posters & projects: June 15, 2006
Paper categories:
Technologies addressing Malaria Assisting HIV/AIDS victims Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing
Indigenous medical technologies HIV prevention technologies Other health related projects
Agricultural technology Small scale industry Food preparation/processing
Water and Sanitation Transportation Appropriate Architecture
Alternative energy systems Irrigation projects Appropriate Construction
Environmental issues Small scale industry Alternative materials
Economics of technology Textile technology Forestry & wildlife
Appropriate computing Knowledge management Education and Training
Process for Registration
Registration Cost :
* Zimbabwe participants - $2,500,000 Zim, Other African participants - $80 USD,
** International - $160 USD
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[size=Deadline for advance registration][size=: July 7,2006]
[size=Early registration (10% discount) Deadline][size=: May 7, 2006]
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* Registration cost can be paid through bank draft or company cheques payable to NUST.
Send to:AT Conference Planning Committee, TechnoPark, N.U.S.T. P.O. Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
** Registration cost can be paid through personal or company check payable to NCCBPE/ATC.
Send to: NCCBPE, Appropriate Technology Conference, P.O. Box 1686, Oakland, CA 94619, USA
Accommodation
All conference activities will be held at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel. This is a four star hotel with over 170 rooms and excellent restaurants. It is located in the city centre. Visit their website at http://www.rainbowmecure.co.zw.
For reservations fax 263 (9)9 61739 email byorainb@ecoweb.co.zw, or call 263 (0)9 881273-9
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