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This lecture explores the role of technology in sustainable development, focusing on challenges faced in the Global South. It discusses the importance of technology in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, examples of successful technologies, reasons for technology failures, and the impact of technological change. The lecture emphasizes the need for appropriate design, stakeholder engagement, and long-term financial sustainability to ensure the success of technology in addressing global challenges.