Participatory technology development

Participatory technology development means that people work together to make a new thing. It's like when you and your friends build a fort out of pillows and blankets - everyone helps out and adds their own ideas to make it better.

When we talk about technology development, it means making a new tool, machine or system. Participatory technology development means that lots of different people get involved in the process, like farmers, engineers, community leaders, and scientists.

These people work together to create new technologies that meet everyone's needs. They might start by talking about what problems they want to solve, then come up with ideas on how to fix them. They work together to design and test the technology and see if it works for everyone. It's like building a really cool treehouse that everyone can enjoy.

The cool thing about participatory technology development is that it helps make sure everyone's needs are considered. For example, if a new technology is being developed to help farmers grow crops more efficiently, the farmers will be involved in the development process. They can share their knowledge about what works best in their local environment, and make sure the technology is practical and cost-effective for their needs.

Participatory technology development ultimately helps create better technologies that meet the needs of everyone.