A Novel Technology Based Framework to Address Global Humanitarian Issues

Author

Veeraraghavan, Sampathkumar ; Krishnaswamy, Preethi

Author_Institution

Brahmam Innovations Lab., IN, USA

fYear

2011

fDate

Oct. 30 2011-Nov. 1 2011

Firstpage

338

Lastpage

343

Abstract

This paper presents the outcome of various technology based humanitarian projects implemented using the Brahmam Innovation Model (BIM). The BIM model proposes and provides a unique platform to enable the engineers to design and deliver innovative solutions towards addressing pressing global humanitarian issues in developing nations. The paper shares the impact of various technological solutions developed in our research in areas of Healthcare and Diagnosis systems, Disability and rehabilitation, Education, rural connectivity and Agriculture. The results of the pilot studies conducted using the BIM Model are presented along with the best practices adopted are shared.

Keywords

agriculture; education; health care; innovation management; social sciences; technology management; Brahmam innovation model; agriculture; diagnosis system; disability; education; global humanitarian issues; healthcare system; humanitarian project; rehabilitation; rural connectivity; technology based framework; Agriculture; Communities; Pediatrics; Technological innovation; Training; Brahmam model; ICT based tools; Information systems; Novel Technological innovation for Humanitarian issues; engineering model for social welfare;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC), 2011 IEEE

Conference_Location

Seattle, WA

Print_ISBN

978-1-61284-634-7

Electronic_ISBN

978-0-7695-4595-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/GHTC.2011.60

Filename

6103661