Practical Action Publishing
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Better Tools for the Job
These simple specifications, although originally applied to the Kenya road program, are equally applicable to labour-intensive projects in other countries.
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Office Management for Co-operatives
This self-teaching text deals with the principle of office management, staffing and control, as well as the essential records, files, and accommodation required to run a co-operative efficiently. This is of use to the managers of both large and small co-operatives.
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A Handbook of Gravity-Flow Water Systems
Originally written for the construction of gravity-flow drinking water systems in Nepal, this book is equally applicable for other locations around the world. Organized for quick reference, it is quickly and easily understood.
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Rural Sanitation
This document is written for hospital staff and community development workers in developing countries who are planning to start sanitation or hygiene improvement programmes.
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Small Building Contractor and the Client
Getting and keeping clients is top priority for the successful building contractor. This book, the third and final volume in the series, shows how small contractors can get established and run their business satisfactorily.
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Small-scale Production of Cementitious Materials
Cement, or at least some form of cementing material, is an essential ingredient of virtually every type of construction. Two alternative approaches to large scale factory production are considered: firstly, the manufacture of Portland cement, or material of comparable quality, in much smaller kilns,...
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Bolivia: Coup d'Etat
On 17 July 1980 Bolivia suffered the most brutal and bloody military coup in its history. The leader of the coup, General Luis Garcia Meza, thus brought to an end Bolivia's faltering attempts to establish parliamentary democracy. The coup's purpose was not simply to prevent the inauguration of the n...
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Auxiliaries in Primary Health Care
This sourcebook lists a wide variety of material used in training auxiliaries in different levels, and is a vital work for health planners and health workers in developing countries. Includes textbooks, course descriptions, and visual aids.
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Small Enterprises in Developing Countries
A collection of conclusions based on case studies for small enterprises
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Small-scale Irrigation
This excellent, clearly illustrated book has been written for those working with farmers on development and extension in rural areas who do not have much access to the technical know-how needed for developing irrigated agriculture on a small scale.