African Technology Policy Studies Network

META Project Survey Invitation

Mapping Emerging Technologies to Advance Inclusive Sustainable Development (META)

Research Survey · ATPS · IDRC

You are invited to participate in a research survey led by the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) and funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The META project explores how emerging technologies can drive inclusive, sustainable development across the Global South.

Your insights will help map technology landscapes, regional priorities, and gender-responsive approaches. Survey focus: sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean.

What the survey explores

  • Mapping emerging tech & SDGs alignment
  • Regional innovation ecosystems & adoption patterns
  • Gender-responsiveness & inclusivity dimensions
  • Policies, resources & institutional frameworks
  • Evidence gaps & key stakeholders
  • Future scenarios & technology foresight

Key details

⏱️ Duration: 20–30 minutes  |  🔒 Anonymous & confidential

🌍 Geographic focus: Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America & Caribbean

🤝 Gender-responsive lens: The survey assesses how technologies address inequalities and benefit marginalized groups.

🔐 Data protection: Responses are anonymous, stored securely, used only for research and policy analysis. No individual data is published.

✅ Voluntary & confidential — You may skip any question or withdraw at any time. No consequences.

📧 Questions? info@atpsnet.org

⭐ Your response may qualify you to be selected as a person of interest for a key informant interview. Share your insights and help shape the next phase.

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META Project · African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)
Funded by International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
📧 info@atpsnet.org