Ken Banks has been interviewed by researchers at the University of Texas for a forthcoming book focussing on how anthropologists are contributing to the development of technologies that address the challenges of globalisation. According to the books authors, “The phenomenon of globalization has generated many opportunities for anthropologists to make a practical difference in the lives of people around the world”. They were particularly interested in kiwanja‘s focus on human-centred, grassroots, appropriate technology solutions, and the application of anthropological theories and techniques in its wider work

The book – which currently goes by the working title of “The Practice of Anthropology: Addressing Challenges of Globalisation” – is due for publication late next year. The research project has also been awarded a seminar at the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe and a Presidential Session at the next meeting of the American Anthropological Association. Further details on this – and the book publication date – will be made available nearer the time