Responding 2 New Technologies Programme |David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 1 Nanotechnology and Water: David J. Grimshaw 27 November 2007 Connecting Science with Development

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 2 Agenda Dialogue as a starting point Nanodialogues in Zimbabwe Nanodialogues in Peru Challenges for science and technology Towards engagement of science and scientists

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 3 Back to founding principles “New technologies are developed only when people of power and wealth back the development.”  Schumacher (1979:44) Making use of modern knowledge  Schumacher (1973)

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 4 Traditional Approach Failed Technology transfer Deficit model of dialogue Precautionary principle

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 5 Towards a new view Seeing the world in proportion And from a different perspective

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 6 Technology in Use

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 7 “A world where science-led new technologies deliver products which fulfil human needs rather than market wants.” Poor people participate in the evaluation and testing (where appropriate) of new science-led technologies Goal and Vision

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 8 “A world where science-led new technologies deliver products which fulfil human needs rather than market wants.” International and national organisations of governments and scientists take account of the needs of poor people before and during the innovation process for new science- led technologies Goal and Vision

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 9 Globalisation and the diffusion of nanotechnologies to help the poor The top three applications that would help developing countries are: energy; agricultural productivity and water treatment.

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 10 Epworth Water Supply Springs Open wells

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 11 Rich Picture Scientists Observer Facilitator Evaluator Produce for market wants Products are unaffordable Not invented here, syndrome Is technology relevant? Knowledge gap Produce for human need Understand local context Listen Alternative business model

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 12 Conceptual Model

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 13 Peri Urban Community

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 14 Rural Community

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 15 Nanotechnology? “there is no real water quality issue that cannot be solved with existing technologies”

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 16 Critical Issues

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 17 Issues and Recommendations

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 18 Challenges for Peru Moving beyond the dialogue into engagement  Build local capacity  Select appropriate technology  Clarify risk  Identify business model

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 19 Challenges for S&T… We live in an era of rapid technological advancement, with scientists consistently producing new innovations. Despite this, many of these developments are not escaping the academic field and being implemented where they could have considerable benefits in the lives of those who really need them. The simple reason for this is the minimal communication between groups, and thus a lack of awareness about what is needed – and what is available.

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 20 Arsenic in Bangladesh

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 21 Mind Map of Arsenic Problem

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 22 Recipe 1 Take 20 litres of water containing arsenic Place a “clay t-bag” in the water Wait for 13 minutes Drink clean water Save the “clay t-bag” Sell all your used “clay t- bags” back to your supplier

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 23 Recipe 2 Heat olive oil in a pan until really hot Add solvent such as soap Add iron oxide (rust particles) Wait till cool Pour water through this mixture Extract the particles with a magnet Drink the clean water

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 24 …in search of a Solution Science for Humanity seeks to overcome this problem by matching scientists and their work on the one hand, and the needs of those (predominantly in the developing countries) on the other. Working closely with scientists, NGOs and governments in order to identify problems and possible scientific solutions, develop policy and provide funding. By providing this knowledge base and central dialogue, we bring to those who really need it the immense potential for development provided by the ever increasing new technologies

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 25 Conclusion Dialogues between scientists and poor communities influence innovation. Pro-poor innovation requires changes in resource allocation. Need to move from dialogue to engagement with scientists.

Responding 2 New Technologies Programme | David J. Grimshaw | 21 November, 2015 | 26 Thank you Discussion