development

  • The Procedure for Technological Development Through Responsible Social Uses (RSU)

    The RSU approach is characterized by its focus on the consequences a technological device will have on various social practices. Thus, it’s focused on uses rather than just the user experience, since the introduction into society of any innovation will have an impact on the various practices stakeholders will include it in. Take the example…

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  • 2023: Greatest Chinese, global scientific innovations

    China on Thursday unveiled a list of the country’s and global top 10 scientific advances for 2023, respectively, which were selected by members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE). Academicians from the CAS and CAE hold China’s highest national academic titles in science and engineering.…

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  • Support for the Development of Technological Innovations

    Conclusion How can technological development, economic development, and the claims of society be reconciled? How should responsible innovation be promoted? Many approaches have been proposed in response to these questions. The RSU procedure has been developed with the perspective that technological and economic development should be promoted by taking responsible social uses into account. According…

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  • The CEA’s CAUTIC Approach to Open Innovation

    The reference model for approaches used by the Open Innovation team at the CEA is known as CAUTIC® (an acronym from the French words for “use-assisted design for technology, innovation, and change”) (Mallein and Toussaint 1994; Pizelle et al. 2014). The model is a part of the school of thought known as the French Uses School (Jouët 2000; Jauréguiberry 2008;…

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  • The Role of an RSU Approach in Responsible Innovation

    Social sciences and humanities’ researches are imbedded in different support procedures, which may vary methodologically and theoretically but they all aim at bringing scientific invention to market, in others words: at innovation. Each approach has assumptions about society and the way to account for the social impacts of innovation. The RSU approach is not different.…

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  • Socioeconomic Development and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Roles of Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion

    Abstract Purpose This study examines the roles of poverty reduction and social inclusion as socioeconomic factors in achieving sustainable development (SD) in Nigeria from 1970 to 2019. Design/methodology/approach Vector error correction model (VECM) is adopted as the analytical technique. Three groups of factors are employed when determining SD: economic (per capital gross domestic product [GDP]…

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  • The road to economic development in Africa and other developing countries

    To fulfill the aims of the Strategic Plan with the multi-dimensionality and complexity that the 2030 Agenda demands, UNDP is implementing six cross-cutting approaches to development, known as Signature Solutions. A robust, integrated way to put our best work – or ‘signature’ skillset – into achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP’s Signature Solutions are cross-cutting approaches to development—…

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  • Will Africa ever compete with other continents?

    UNDP’s work, adapted to a range of country contexts, is framed through three broad development settings. These three development challenges often coexist within the same country, requiring tailored solutions that can adequately address specific deficits and barriers. Underpinning all three development challenges is a set of core development needs, including the need to strengthen gender…

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  • New and Emerging Development Challenges in Africa

    The 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) has the objective of securing renewed political commitment to sustainable development, assess the progress and implementation gaps in meeting already agreed commitments, and address new and emerging challenges. With these goals in mind, Rio+20 provides an opportunity for Africa to evaluate progress, and identify what has…

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  • Why nothing works under Tinubu

    A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Daniel Bwala, has suggested that the current administration of President Bola Tinubu may end up like his predecessor. He noted that this was exactly how Nigerians were told to be patient for eight years while the Buhari administration was busy doing very little or nothing at all.…

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  • The Responsible Social Uses Procedure: Component Parts

    Narrative as a Jumping-off Point: from the Initial Idea to the Present Development Stage The aim of the first meeting with designers is to review the design process from its origins to the present stage of development. By asking designers to provide a narrative about the project, they are invited to give a meaning structure,…

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  • How to ensure that technology is developed ethically

    Ensuring that technology is developed in a way that benefits all members of society requires a multifaceted approach, but some possible strategies include:

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  • Suella Braverman wants to restrict the use of tents by homeless people in built-up areas, according to a report. The home secretary’s proposals are said to include allowing charities to be fined if they give out tents that become a nuisance. Ms Braverman wants the plans included in two clauses of a new criminal justice bill,…

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  • When it comes to considering African countries for migration, several factors need to be taken into account, including economic stability, political climate, safety, job opportunities, and quality of life. Here are some of the top African countries that are often considered favorable for migration: 1. South Africa South Africa is one of the most developed…

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  • The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said the future of Nigeria’s development is anchored on the strength and productivity of its youthful population. Obi suggested that youths should be mentored to avoid crime and walk on the path to true success. He said this on X on Monday. The former Anambra…

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  • Millions of Nigerians will now struggle to afford three square meals and other necessities as the country’s headline inflation jumped to 26.72 per cent in September from 25.80 per cent in August 2023. The National Bureau of Statistics September Consumer Price Index, which measures the rate of change in the price of goods and services,…

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