The rope pump - an example of technology transfer
The rope pump is a low-cost pump made of readily available or easily manufactured parts. It has been widely adopted in Nicaragua, where there is considerable local demand and spare parts are available,but its spread elsewhere has been slower. This article asks why.
but its spread elsewhere has been slower. This article asks why.
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