Factoring Technology in Global Sustainability: A Focus on the Sustainable Development Goals
About this ebook
The book examines how these technologies are transforming key sectors, from agriculture and healthcare to energy and education, offering practical solutions to complex global problems. By focusing on each SDG, it provides a thorough look at how technological advancements are being applied to drive sustainable development. Through real-world case studies, the book discusses the practical challenges of scaling and financing these technologies while highlighting the importance of governance, policy, and international cooperation in their success. It also explores how governments, businesses, and global institutions can leverage these innovations to build more resilient and inclusive societies.
This book is intended for scholars, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in sustainability who are seeking a deeper understanding of how technology can be integrated into strategies for achieving the SDGs. As the 2030 deadline approaches, it also offers insights into future trends and emerging technologies that will shape a more sustainable and equitable world in the years to come.
About the author
Wasswa Shafik is a Computer Scientist, an Information Technologist, and a Research Director at the Dig Connectivity Research Laboratory (DCRLab), Kampala, Uganda. He received his Bachelor in Information Technology Engineering with a minor in mathematics at Ndejje University, Luweero, Uganda, a Master in information technology engineering (Communication and Computer Networks Option), at Yazd University, Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran. He pursued his PhD in Digital Science (Computer Science) at the School of Digital Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. His research broadly examines, integrates, and focuses on developing computationally and statistically efficient models and algorithms to address complex questions about artificial intelligence and machine learning problems. His specific research interests include Sustainable Development, Smart Agriculture, Computer Vision, Ecological Informatics, Applied Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and Privacy, and Smart Computing. He has published hundreds of peer-reviewed technical papers and book sections in over eighty articles and book sections in numerous IEEE International Conferences and prestigious international journals. He is a member of IEEE and served as a reviewer of several international journals, including Scopus, Compendex (Elsevier Engineering Index), and WoS International Journals. He served in different capacities as department support for Mathematics for Data Science, Advanced Topics in Computing, Advanced Algorithms, and System Performance and Evaluation. Prior to this, as a department fellow, he served as a researcher associate at the Intelligent Network Laboratory in Iran. He served in different capacities as a Community Data Officer at the Programme for Accessible Health, Communication and Education, Research Associate and Data Manager at Population Services International, Data Manager and Research Assistant at the Socio-Economic Data Center, Research Lead at TechnoServe and Ag. Chief Executive Officer at Asmaah Charity Organisation.
