Prof. Dr. Larry AdamsAcademic, Author & Researcher
Evaluating Emerging Technologies · Chapter 47 of 51

Part V — Technology Evaluation in Developing Economies, Responsible Technology Adoption, and the Future of Technology Evaluation

Part V — Overall Learning Outcomes

After completing Part V, the reader should be able to:

Explain the contextual challenges of evaluating technologies in developing and emerging economies.

Evaluate technology according to infrastructure, affordability, skills, access, sustainability, and local capacity.

Explain the relationship between technology and human development.

Identify risks associated with technological dependency and vendor lock-in.

Apply the AMTEF framework to technology decisions in different economic and institutional contexts.

Explain the principles of responsible technology evaluation.

Design a technology evaluation governance system.

Develop evidence and uncertainty registers.

Establish technology monitoring and re-evaluation procedures.

Explain why technology evaluation should continue after implementation.

Evaluate emerging technologies using scenario-based and anticipatory approaches.

Examine the implications of AI, autonomous systems, biotechnology, quantum technologies, and climate technologies for future evaluation.

Explain the importance of evidence provenance and human accountability.

Distinguish technology readiness from responsible adoption readiness.

Apply AMTEF as a multidimensional and dynamic evaluation framework.