about sustainable developmentoverseas?Ed Martin, B.Eng.

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) believes that sustainable development requiresmore than the simple installation of technologies. To have the greatest impact over-

seas, EWB volunteers work in partnership with local organizations already helping communities gain accessto appropriate technologies. By strengthening the extent and effectiveness of the organization's response,EWB is helping them become better at helping communities.

Ed Martin is the founder and former president ofthe Memorial University chapter of EngineersWithout Borders. He was selected as an EWB long-term overseas volunteer in 2006 and spent the lastyear working with organizations in Zambia’s agricul-ture and appropriate technology sectors to helppromote the country’s development.

Join Mr. Martin as he discusses his capacity buildingrole with two Zambian organizations, EWB’s modelfor overseas impact and the challenges and learningexperiences involved in integrating into and work-ing within a developing country.

Speaking of Engineering is hosted by the Facultyof Engineering and Applied Science at MemorialUniversity and the Professional Engineers andGeoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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