Practical Action Publishing

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  RE Practices in Pakistan - Solar Thermal Technologies

  Renewable energy practices and providers in Pakistan

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  How to make Sri Lanka's Anagi Stove

  A step-by-step guide to making a two pot ceramic stove.

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  Quality Assurance Guidelines for Building Construction

  This document is intended to assist building workers (carpenters, masons etc…) in maintaining reliable standards in carrying out their respective work on a construction site.

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  Community Based Organization Formation and Operation

  An orientation module on Community Based Organization Formation and Operation

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  Developing Mini-grids in Zambia

  Up to now, mini-grids have struggled to grow beyond pilot projects. Today, raising awareness about the main hurdles and learning from successful experiences is imperative in order for mini-grids to make a meaningful contribution to electricity access. ENEA and Practical Action are convinced that bui...

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  Promoting Local Innovation in Sudan

  The aims of this publication are to focus on the collection and classification of Sudanese local innovations using a "bottom-up" approach, to take into account the historical depth and the potential use that may highlight the continuity and changes in local innovations as indicators of society trans...

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  Insights on Ecosystem-based Adaptation

  Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) is emerging as a key approach to climate change and a fundamental pillar for sustainable development. The objective of this summary report is to highlight the lessons learned from the field implementation of ten case studies presented at the regional contest.

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  Small-Scale Papermaking

  Paper making is a good example of how a small-scale industry can be developed to make use of local resources and cater for local markets while keeping capital investment down.

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  Banana Chips

  Banana chips are a snack food similar to potato chips. This Brief explores what a banana chips project might look like as an income-generating activity.

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  The Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG)

  This guide describes how to make a small permanent magnet generator for wind turbines.