======The Global Technology Revolution 2020, In-Depth Analyses======
The report examines the potential impact of technology applications (TAs) on society by 2020, focusing on their technical and implementation feasibility, and relevance to global problems and issues. It identifies drivers and barriers to technology implementation and assesses the capacity of selected countries to acquire and implement these technologies.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-641/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:rand|RAND]]  |
|Authors:  | Anny Wong,  Brian A. Jackson,  David R. Howell,  Elaine M. Newton,  Eric Landree,  Felicia Wu,  Natalie Gassman,  Philip S. Antón,  Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, Richard Silberglitt  |
|Geographic focus:  |Global   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involves consulting experts, reviewing literature, and analyzing data on current and projected S&T capabilities, drivers, and barriers. It assesses the potential impact of TAs on society, identifies relevant TAs for global problems, and evaluates countries' capacity to implement these technologies.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The research analyzes the feasibility of 56 TAs and their impact on 12 societal sectors. It highlights the top 16 TAs that could significantly influence society, including cheap solar energy, rural wireless communications, and genetically modified crops. The study also explores regional variations in technology adoption and the relevance of TAs to issues like economic development, health, and security.  \\ 
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