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SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

  • Small is Beautiful Reaction Piece

    Write a one-page reaction piece to the following reading. What did you find interesting? What insights did you gain? Do you agree or disagree with the author? Did you gain any new perspectives? 

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  • Stakeholder Analysis Writeup

    Smith, Amy, and Shawn Frayne. "Fuel from the Fields: A Case Study of Sugarcane Charcoal Technology in Petite Anse, Haiti." D-Lab Case Study. (PDF – 1.4MB)

    Blank stakeholder analysis form (PDF)

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  • Discussion Questions

    Please answer the following questions (maximum 2 single-spaced pages). Make sure to use examples from the reading where applicable.

    1. What 2 major crises did the Brandt Report predict? How accurate were these predictions?
    2. What is the effect of tariffs on raw vs. processed vs. manufactured goods?
    3. On p. 4 the author states: "Never before in history have so many non-technical people exerted so much influence on the advancement, retardation, and movement of technology." Comment on this trend and give an example that illustrates it.
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