Developimng a new idea is not an easy job to do and particularly when it needs to be innovative. Innovation doesn't always mean it should be high tech with advanced features, sometimes it can be to reduce effort as well as be cost saving. In this modern era where everyone is focusing to develop a innovative product a few seem to be concerned with the developing countries and the amount those resident can afford. In this scenario we are presenting a few innovative technologies targeting such countries:
1) Reusing water
Water related problem is one of the major problems that exists in almost every developing countries with considerable number of citizens not accessible to proper drinking water. This technology would make an effort to minimize the water wastage and ultimately help in solving the water related issues. Currenlty all the water used once goes to drain no matter what it was used for. The proposal is to make a reservoir to store used from from few things such as washing grocerry, shower taken or even washing grocerry with a bit of filtration. Obviously the filtration wont be ebough to make the water drinkable, however it can be used to water plants or even to flush human wastes.
2) Mobile App for farming
Most of the developing countries are based in farming, not in a large scale but in a small scale just for themselves. A lot of people live in country side and most of them cultivate food for themself. They are farmer by birth, however are not well trained and most of them lack idea of modern farming. They have very less to no idea about quality seeds, suitable temperatures, instecides and other basic knowledge needed for farming. In this case having a mobile app that can provide them a basic knowledge what is the best time for what crop, places for good seeds, frequency and amount of insecides to be used would obvioulsy have increased productivity and help in solving starvation.
3) Bicycle that generates electricity
In developed countries it may not sound good, however in case of developing countries where basic electricity even for light is an issue could be a game changer. It would benefit individuals from being fit, on the other hand the generated energy could be stored in battery. One hour of workout will be more than enough to power a light bulb for about 8 hours. So, campaings such as workout an hour to light a night can be launched.
4) Improved wood fire stove
Woods are still a major source for cooking in most of the developing countries. They are easily available in forest and even if they have to pay are much more cheaper than LPG gas. Being cheaper is a good thing, however they have adverse effect in health as it emits toxic gas including carbonmonoxide. These gas particularly affect respiratory systems and results in diseases such as asthma costing much more to health system. So, even though the use of wood seems cheaper, it is ultimately costly if we relate that to health.
So, using a improved stove that uses woods, but directs those harmful gases to chimney rather than just having it open would save cost and lives.
5) Portable water filter
A major portions of people in developing countries are still deprived of clean drinking water. They drink water directly from open sources such as ponds. These water are not just unclean but carry harmful bacteria causing diseases such as cholera. Having a portable filter that act as a pipe and can filter small amount of water at a time enough for a person could help eradicate the problem.
All these innovations are targeted to solve an existing problem rather than improving a solution. Since, the focus is on developing countries, we proposed on solving the problem that exist in there.
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