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==Description==
==Description==
Appropedia is a living library of {{tag|appropriate technology}}, also covering {{tag|sustainability}} and broader {{tag|international development}} issues such as {{tag|public health}}, {{tag|water}}, {{tag|sanitation}}, {{tag|community development}}, {{tag|agriculture}} and {{tag|renewable energy}}. Although the focus is mainly technical so far, it is intended that Appropedia will develop more material on {{tag|poverty}} and prevention of {{tag|hunger}}.  
Appropedia is a living library of {{tag|appropriate technology}} and {{tag|open design}}, also covering {{tag|sustainability}} and broader {{tag|international development}} issues including {{tag|public health}}, {{tag|water}}, {{tag|sanitation}}, {{tag|community development}}, {{tag|agriculture}}, {{tag|renewable energy}} and {{tag|urban design}}. Although the focus is mainly technical so far, it is intended that Appropedia will develop more material on {{tag|poverty}} and prevention of {{tag|hunger}}.  


Appropedia is being used by educators, with students creating topical and project information as part of their courses.
Appropedia is being used by educators, with students creating topical and project information as part of their courses.
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[[Category:Design]]
[[Category:Education]]
[[Category:Education]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:FoundedIn2006]]
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