Practical Action Publishing
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Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks
Using Practical Action's technical information, Andrew from Nairobi is developing many new enterprises using locally available resources. His most recent is the development of interlocking stabilized soil blocks.
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Strengthening Rural Livelihoods
Enthusiasm amongst international development agencies about harnessing the potential of information and communications technologies (ICTs) for development has generated questionning of the impact and sustainability of such interventions. By presenting the findings of research specifically designed t...
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RE Practices in Pakistan - Solar Thermal Technologies
Renewable energy practices and providers in Pakistan
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Community Based Organization Formation and Operation
An orientation module on Community Based Organization Formation and Operation
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Axial Turbine Guide to Installation
The guide gives the most important process steps for the installation of the Axial Turbine for the generation of hydro power energy.
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Axial Turbine Guide to Manufacture
This technical brief presents guidelines for the manufacture of the axial turbine which is used in the generation of hydro powered energy.
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Domestic Rainwater Harvesting Tank
A manual on how to train people in the construction of a ferrocement "pumpkin" water tank.
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Solar PV Technologies in Sri Lanka
Renewable energy practices in Sri Lanka
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Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Projects
This manual provides implementers with technical information on how to install an efficient pico hydro unit with community participation (including that of women in the community who benefit the most from this technology). It further helps practitioners made aware of how best to harness strengths of...
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Toddy and Palm Wine
Virtually any sugary plant sap can be processed into alcoholic drinks. The process is essentially fermentation of sugars making alcohol and carbon dioxide.