Participatory Technology Development

Participatory Technology Development (PTD) is a collaborative approach where community members, stakeholders, and experts work together to design, test, and improve technologies that meet local needs. Instead of researchers developing solutions in isolation, PTD emphasizes involving those who will use or be affected by the technology throughout the process. This ensures the technology is practical, culturally appropriate, and more likely to be adopted successfully. By fostering shared knowledge and local innovation, PTD helps create sustainable and effective solutions tailored to specific contexts.