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● Economic Growth. Technology has been a key driver of economic growth in many
countries. It has created new industries, improved productivity and efficiency, increased
international trade, and created new job opportunities. Technological innovations such as
the internet, e-commerce, and mobile technologies have enabled businesses to expand
their reach and increase their customer base.
● Education: Technology has transformed the way we learn and teach. Online learning,
educational apps, and digital textbooks have made education more accessible and
affordable.
● Healthcare: Technology has revolutionized healthcare by providing new treatment,
medical devices, and diagnostic tools. Medical professionals can now diagnose and treat
diseases more accurately and efficiently, resulting in better patient outcomes.
Telemedicine and remote monitoring technologies have also made healthcare more
accessible to people living in remote areas.
● Infrastructure: Technology has played a significant role in improving a country’s
infrastructure. Smart cities, intelligent transportation systems, and automated
manufacturing facilities have made transportation, energy and production more efficient
and sustainable.
● Environment: Technology has both positive and negative impacts on the environment.

● On one hand, it has helped to reduce pollution and waste through cleaner technologies (
electric cars, solar panels, wind, and wave energy.cleaner technologies are .a set of
technologies that either reduce or optimize the use of natural resources, whilst
simultaneously reducing the negative effect that technology has on the planet and
its ecosystems.02-Jun-20150and better waste management practices( Go paperless. ...
● Incinerate waste. ...
● Donate anything useful. ...
● Reduce, reuse, recycle. ...
● Compost your lunches. ...
● Anaerobic digestion of waste. ...
● Waste collection. ...
● Educating the masses.

On the other hand, it has also contributed to environmental degradation through the overuse of
natural resources (Soil degradation due to improper crop rotation and crop shifting.
(ii) Drying up of fivers due to overuse of water from them through dams and reservoirs.)
and the generation of electronic waste.( E-waste
or electronic waste is created
when an electronic product is discarded after the end of its useful life.
The rapid expansion of technology and the consumption driven
society results in the creation of a very large amount of e-waste.

What is electronic waste with example?

Examples of electronic waste include, but not limited to: TVs, computer monitors,
printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, circuit boards, lamps, clocks,
flashlight, calculators, phones, answering machines, digital/video cameras,
radios, VCRs, DVD players, MP3 and CD players

What is a simple definition of globalization?


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Globalization is a term used to describe how trade and technology have made the world into a
more connected and interdependent place. Globalization also captures in its scope the
economic and social changes that have come about as a result.

Effects of Technology on the development of Pakistan:

Technology can have a significant impact on a country's development in various ways.


Some of these ways include:

1. Increased productivity: Technology can increase productivity by making it easier


and faster to perform tasks. For example, automation technology can reduce the
need for manual labor, allowing workers to focus on more complex and skilled
tasks.
2. Improved communication: Technology can improve communication and
connectivity between people, businesses, and organizations. This can lead to
increased collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation, which can contribute
to economic growth and development.
3. Enhanced access to information: Technology can provide easier access to
information and knowledge resources, such as online libraries, databases, and
educational materials. This can improve education and learning outcomes, as
well as promote research and development.
4. Innovation and entrepreneurship: Technology can promote innovation and
entrepreneurship by creating new opportunities and markets, as well as enabling
the development of new products and services.
5. Better healthcare: Technology can improve healthcare by enabling the
development of new medical treatments, improving access to healthcare
services, and promoting preventative care through remote monitoring and digital
health tools.

6. Environmental sustainability: Technology can promote environmental


sustainability by enabling the development of clean energy sources, reducing
waste and pollution, and improving resource management.

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