The paper Technology, poverty and the role of new technologies in the eradication of povert: the case of Sri Lanka by Dr. Sarath Dasanayaka presented at the South Asia Conference on Technologies for Poverty Reduction, New Delhi,
10 – 11 October, 2003
Technology, innovation and Research and Development (R&D) are widely recognized as the most important factors in eradication of poverty which is the prime objective of economic growth and development in any developing country. It has been documented that long-term poverty eradication programs and strategies should be designed by incorporating the technology, innovation and R&D aspects. Many developed countries had achieved their economic growth, development and industry competitiveness by paying due attention to technology, innovation and R&D aspects while formulating development strategies. This paper discusses various aspects of technology development and its interaction with poverty from a Sri Lankan perspective by giving more emphasis to the role of new technologies.
10 – 11 October, 2003
Technology, innovation and Research and Development (R&D) are widely recognized as the most important factors in eradication of poverty which is the prime objective of economic growth and development in any developing country. It has been documented that long-term poverty eradication programs and strategies should be designed by incorporating the technology, innovation and R&D aspects. Many developed countries had achieved their economic growth, development and industry competitiveness by paying due attention to technology, innovation and R&D aspects while formulating development strategies. This paper discusses various aspects of technology development and its interaction with poverty from a Sri Lankan perspective by giving more emphasis to the role of new technologies.
