Publisher\'s Comments
Publisher’s Comments and Table of Contents – September 2026
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology September 2026 issue. There is something uncomfortable about looking towards 2030 from where we stand today. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promised a shared vision of a fairer, healthier and more sustainable world. Yet the landscape is increasingly defined by conflict, climate disruption, economic insecurity, poly-crises and declining faith in […]
Publisher’s Comments and Table of Contents – June 2026
Welcome to the Appropriate Technology June 2026 issue. Welcome to the June 2026 issue of Appropriate Technology. Appropriate technology is defined not by sophistication but by its ability to solve real problems practically, affordably and sustainably. This issue highlights innovations driven by local needs, ecological resilience and community participation, demonstrating that meaningful progress depends on […]
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Evaluation of MOSQINOk® larvicide in irrigated rice ecosystems
Malaria vector control in sub-Saharan Africa has historically relied on core interventions such as long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS). While these tools have contributed substantially to reductions in malaria burden, residual transmission persists, particularly in settings where mosquito breeding habitats are abundant and closely linked to agricultural systems. This is especially […]
Wind Empowerment 2026 Tanzania Conference
WE2026TANZANIA Renewable Energy, Repairability, Community Impact 2nd-3rd October 2026 Technical and Scientific Conference University of Dar es Salaam Small Wind Turbine Manufacture and Repair Open Source Energy Systems Cross-Technology Synergies Environmental, Social and Economic Impact Analysis Education, Design and Communication for Social Change Global Collaboration and Hybrid Participation 4th-12th October 2026 Workshop Practical Action Barefoot […]
