5 Innovative Ideas from Developing Countries

By Abhishek Narula   1. The Shoe That Grows   The Shoe that grows. is a simple, adjustable shoe that children can wear for years, capable of expanding five sizes through a series of notches and snaps. The shoe generally fits a child's foot from age 5 to 9, helping to curb foot injuries and cases of soil-transmitted diseases and parasites.   2. Safari Seat    Safari Seat  is a wheelchair designed for people in developing countries. It’s low cost, all-terrain and open source.  Safari Seat  can be made in basic workshops using bicycle parts, which makes it easy to repair.  Where sand replaces pavement,  Safari Seat  helps people with disabilities lead independent lives. 3. ECO- Cooler It is made of used plastic bottles and does not require electricity: it’s the Eco-cooler, an eco-friendly and economical air conditioner. Do-it-yourself home-made air conditioning. The first air conditioning system that does ...