Innovative tools for sustainable agriculture in developing countries: The impact of open source biotechnology

摘要: Free and open source software (FOSS) technologies transcend geographical cultural boundaries to usher in a new paradigm where volunteers collaboratively develop for the commons. The political economy of FOSS has far-reaching implications because centrality information communications development (ICT4D). global trend diffusion adoption is testimony socio-economic technological impact both developed developing economies. While development, education business potentials may appear as phenomenon world, sizable number countries have undertaken bold measures bring about innovation, sustainable ICT technology independence. Empirical anecdotal evidence continues demonstrate potential empowering individuals communities, giving users ownership rights facilitating collaboration among partners. These characteristics intrinsic value people opportunity participate actively shaping their own technology, stimulating industry growth local employment lowering acquisition deployment costs. book aims raise awareness, increase capture impacts development. chapters cover theoretical practical technologies, with contributions from expert researchers practitioners countries. It targeted at ICT4D experts, developers users, policymakers, technology-oriented SMEs NGOs, well institutions interested pedagogical aspects technologies.