Resources from NGOs and websites aimed at rural development, adoption of appropriate technologies, alleviating poverty, etc.
the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) mobilizes scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society, and the private sector in support of sustainable development problem solving at local, national, and global scales. Their online courses are free.
» http://unsdsn.org/what-we-do/education-initiatives
Scientific Animations Without Borders - SAWBO makes available animations in several themes which are very relevant for people living in developing contexts. All videos are also accessible through youtube and through their own (android) app. Once downloaded the app allows sharing via bluetooth.
» http://sawbo-illinois4.org
Aims to facilitate research, development and commercial application of technology in the field of water and energy in developing countries.
» http://www.practica.org
Shares information for sustainable development (i.e. experiences, practices and innovations, publications, videos and web resources, and people, organizations and projects involved), and provides online tools and training to partner organisations and networks.
» http://www.infobridge.org
Re-designings concepts, tools, methods, ideas to make them accessible and affordable to everybody in the world.
» http://www.demotech.org
The International Institute for Environment and Development. From village councils to international conventions, IIED ensures the world’s most vulnerable have a say in the policy arenas that most closely affect them.
» www.iied.org