Green Chemistry For Chemical Engineers In The Third World: Interplay Among The Environment, The Digital Divide, And Democratisation

In developing countries, engineering education can be as effective as it is in the First World, but striking differences can be identified. In the Third World, it is elitist, highly selective, male dominated, comparatively expensive and gives relatively little cognizance to environmental standards. The challenge for educators, particularly engineering educators, in overcoming and addressing these problems, necessitates the introduction of cheaper ways of delivering education and attracting disfranchised groups to academic programs. This paper describes attempts by the authors to address the problem through distance education, home-practical kits with green methods, the Internet and special efforts directed at women.