Technology, Policy, and Problem Solving

This Assignment builds on the work you did for the Unit 7 Discussion regarding technology as the resolution to the issue of world hunger.

For this Assignment, you will write a draft proposal to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement an existing technology to end hunger in any single developing nation anywhere in the world. Suggestion: Since you have already done some research on such a nation for the Unit 7 Discussion, you may want to use that nation for this Assignment.

Be sure that your proposal includes these elements.         

Introduction   

Conduct internet research to write a referenced introduction that explains the mission and purpose of the USAID.
Explain why helping the country you have chosen is a good fit for the ASAIDs mission and purpose.

Problem Statement

Conduct research to provide a referenced description of the causes of hunger in the nation that you have chosen.
Include statistical data about the population of the nation, how many are hungry, and death rates due to hunger.

Technology as a Solution to the Problem

Give a referenced explanation of how an existing technology could address those causes.
Provide an example of how implementation of this technology has previously worked to alleviated hunger in different nation.
Project the cost of implementing the technology.
Identify who you think should own, maintain and implement the technology that will be initiated to end hunger in this developing nation.
Discuss at least one potential collaborator who could share the cost of implementing and maintaining the technology to end hunger.

Justification

Explain how the implementation of technology that you propose would help meet USAID mission while ending hunger in the nation.

The Draft Proposal must be 5 pages long, including the cover page, content pages, and reference page. You must cite at least three credible references. Each element of the proposal must have at least one citation to a reference listed on the Reference page. Government agency (.gov) and international relief organization (.org) websites are the recommended references for this Assignment.

Unit 7 Discussion Below:
Senator Richard Shelby

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I would like to submit my proposition to you on how we can better utilize technology to make a difference in the Northern part of Kenya, where there are absolute famine and extreme poverty. The Turkana pastoralist community inhabits the northern part of Kenya. It has been affected by severe drought year in year out which has seen the death of children and older adults from malnutrition. The origin of the problems in this area is the extreme weather conditions that make it very hard for crops to grow in a place with little to no rain. Another reason for the problems of food insecurity in this area is that these pastoral communities are dependent on their animals for nutrition and are always moving from one place to another seeking greener pastures and water for their animals. Rarely do they participate in farming to supplement their diet. In addition to that, the soils are arid to handle any form of plant life without any irrigation.

My proposal to you is to divert funding into the building of modern-day boreholes and to set up greenhouses in this area. This will give the community a sustainable source of food, and it will help them move away from depending on aid every time a drought hits. Setting up of modern-day boreholes will also help to provide the water required by animals, and the pastoralists will not have to move from place to place. The water can also use to water and grow grass and other fodder. This will go a long way in solving the drought problems, saving lives that would otherwise be lost through malnutrition, and keep families together.

I hope that my humble appeal for the people of Northern Kenya will be put into consideration. Thank you, and I will be awaiting your favorable reply.

Regards,