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Inspired by our Regional Impact Center in East Africa, ECHO first hosted an Appropriate Technology Fair at our annual International Agriculture Conference in 2019, featuring over 20 different technologies. Our delegates explored and interacted with these tools, expanding possibilities. In keeping with the spirit of last year's event, ECHO took the Appropriate Technology Fair online.

We heard from East Africa Regional Impact Center Director, Erwin Kinsey, and Harold Msanya, Appropriate Technology Coordinator. Together they discussed their experience in Creative Capacity Building. Organizations and practitioners from ECHO's network discussed how they have utilized technology in their context. 



  1. 2020-10-16 On September 3, 2020, ECHO held its first virtual Appropriate Technology (AT) Fair. As this year has brought many challenges for in-person gatherings, we were grateful for all who took advantage of the shift towards virtual gatherings and participated in this event. It was an enriching time for...
  2. Plenary, ECHO Appropriate Technology Virtual Fair, September 3, 2020 Erwin Kinsey and Harold Msanya, ECHO East Africa Design is a creative process in which everyone can engage meaningfully in addressing community-level problems. Solutions are better when the design process is inclusive and when...
  3. Lightning Talk, ECHO Appropriate Technology Virtual Fair, September 3, 2020 Craig Bielema,Program Coordinator, MCC, Burundi
  4. Lightning Talk, ECHO Appropriate Technology Virtual Fair, September 3, 2020 Tim Tanner, CEO,Kilimo Timilifu, Tanzania
  5. Lightning Talk, ECHO Appropriate Technology Virtual Fair, September 3, 2020 Greg Bixler,CEO/Co-founder, Design Outreach
  6. Breakout Session, ECHO Appropriate Technology Virtual Fair, September 3, 2020 Hosted by Timothy Watkins, Head of Agriculure Operations, ECHO Florida
  7. Breakout Session, ECHO Appropriate Technology Virtual Fair, September 3, 2020 Hosted by Stacy Swartz, Research & Publications Associate, ECHO Florida
  8. Breakout Session, ECHO Appropriate Technology Virtual Fair, September 3, 2020 Hosted by Danielle Flood, PR & Communications Manager, ECHO Florida
  9. Breakout Session, ECHO Appropriate Technology Virtual Fair, September 3, 2020 Hosted by Elliott Toevs, Appropriate Technology Manager, ECHO Florida