This IQP investigated sustainable technology implementation within the rural Namibian village Edundja. Employing a mixed-methods approach, qualitative insights were gathered through in-depth interviews, exploring participants' experiences and perspectives. Technical assessments including soil analysis and land surveying were conducted to understand the interplay between human practices and environmental factors. This report provides a comprehensive understanding of technological and educational needs in Edundja. For example, the school system lacks proper resources to educate the learners and the village youth are primarily interested in technology and the outside world. Findings contributed valuable insights to the Edundja Smart Village Project and advocated for investment into the village’s school system to promote sustainability.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Narita, Corbin
• Dasaro, Caitlyn
• Baldini, Sebastian
• Azevedo, Emily

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Food
• Innovation
• Community
• Energy
• Well-Being
• Sustainability
• Water

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 122256
• E-project-050124-053051

Keyword

• Rural Namibia
• Sustainability
• Irrigation
• Education

Advisor

• Masvawure, Tsitsi
• Manga, Alejandro

Year

• 2024

Center

• Windhoek, Namibia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Africa Productivity Specialists

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 2 - Zero Hunger
• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 4 - Quality Education
• 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2024-05-01

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-050124-053051

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-06-27