This program aims to provide rural communities with access to clean and safe drinking water, as well as proper sanitation facilities.
This program covers various sectors, including water, agriculture, housing, and waste management. The goal is to empower communities with knowledge and tools that fit their specific needs and environmental contexts.
The Energy Program focuses on promoting sustainable energy solutions for rural communities, such as solar power, micro-hydroelectric systems, and other renewable energy sources.
This program seeks to enhance food security and promote value-added processing of local produce. By improving post-harvest processing and storage techniques, ATCDI helps rural communities increase their income potential and reduce food waste.
The Liklik Buk Information Centre is an information hub within ATCDI that provides educational materials, technical manuals, and resources on appropriate technology and community development.
We conduct needs assessments in rural communities to identify specific areas where appropriate technology can improve quality of life, such as water and sanitation, agriculture, and energy access.
Develop appropriate technologies that address the needs of rural communities in Papua New Guinea and other developing countries.
Establish partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector actors to expand the reach and impact of appropriate technology interventions.
ATCDI's key capabilities and experience are in the fields of energy, small scale industries, water supply and sanitation, food and downstream processing. ATCDI has established a strong presence and accumulated rich experience in the fields of energy, small scale industries, water supply and sanitation, as well as food and downstream processing. Over the years, our steadfast mission has been to develop and implement innovative technologies designed to significantly improve the quality of life for communities in Papua New Guinea, especially those in rural areas. Our efforts are centered on promoting rural development that is both culturally sensitive and sustainable, thereby facilitating enduring, positive change within the community. We have the privilege of collaborating with government institutions, non-government organizations, community groups, and donor agencies. This enables us to conduct in-depth research and develop apt tools and techniques that address the specific needs of rural development. Our skilled team, composed of engineers, scientists, and community development officers, is dedicated to sharing their knowledge on these transformative technologies with communities not only within Papua New Guinea, but also beyond its borders. Their expertise and commitment ensure that we continue to make strides in enhancing the quality of life and the sustainability of rural communities.
This program aims to provide rural communities with access to clean and safe drinking water, as well as proper sanitation facilities. The objective is to improve public health and hygiene in underserved areas, contributing to the WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Policy of PNG.
ATCDI emphasizes the use of locally available resources and culturally relevant technologies that are simple, sustainable, and easy to maintain. This program covers various sectors, including agriculture, housing, and waste management. The goal is to empower communities with knowledge and tools that fit their specific needs and environmental contexts.
The Energy Program focuses on promoting sustainable energy solutions for rural communities, such as solar power, micro-hydroelectric systems, and other renewable energy sources. These initiatives aim to provide affordable and reliable energy access, helping to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources and improve living standards in rural areas.
This program seeks to enhance food security and promote value-added processing of local produce. By improving post-harvest processing and storage techniques, ATCDI helps rural communities increase their income potential and reduce food waste. Projects under this program include the development of simple food preservation methods, processing equipment, and training in sustainable agricultural practices.
The Liklik Buk Information Centre is an information hub within ATCDI that provides educational materials, technical manuals, and resources on appropriate technology and community development. The center helps disseminate knowledge to rural communities, assisting in skill development and capacity building.
If you or your group would like to visit the Centre, feel free to drop in during workdays. There is always someone here who can show you around. Our visitors include teachers, school children, villages and volunteers as well as students from the University campus, but we also welcome students from outside the campus.
