What is leapfrogging and how can it support developing countries?
SCP represents an opportunity to “leapfrog”, which is a term used to describe the possibility for developing countries to bypass inefficient, polluting, and ultimately costly phases of development to jump straight onto a sustainable development path. For example, “leapfrogging” could indicate the use of sustainable or solar energy in rural areas where unreliable or limited sources of energy previously existed. The above-mentioned USISS example is one case in which a developing country uses solar energy and jumps from more polluting ways to a more ecological friendly and economical technology. Furthermore, providing mobile phones to farmers is another type of “leapfrogging”. This form of communication technology allows the farmers to have access to the right information concerning the cost of their crops and therefore create better trade opportunities.
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