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HUM-355: Cooperation and development

Summary

Ce cours abordera les défis majeurs du développement durable auxquels font face les pays du Sud. Les étudiants-es travailleront en groupes interdisciplinaires sur des projets réels (p.ex. Medair, Swiss Red Cross etc.) visant le développement durable à travers l'innovation technologique

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/cooperation-and-development-HUM-355

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/cooperation-and-development-HUM-355

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-355

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Lectures in this course (9)

Case Studies for Group Work

Explores case studies on group work in wildlife conservation, vaccination coverage, and water quality monitoring.

Critical View of Technology for Sustainable Development

Delves into technology's role in sustainable development, highlighting challenges and successes in the Global South.

Unintended Consequences of Technology in Global South

Examines unintended negative impacts of technology in sustainable development, addressing challenges and consequences in the Global South.

Innovation and Engineering in Sustainable Development

Explores social and frugal innovation, the Global Innovation Index, technological leapfrogging, and the impact of 3D printing on sustainable development.

Selections of Beneficiaries in Humanitarian Settings

Explains the process of selecting beneficiaries in humanitarian settings and the impact of shelter and infrastructure.

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