Practical Action Publishing
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Natural resource management and the importance of gender
Taking into account the different roles and responsibilities of men and women is critical to the sustainable management of natural resources as well as the success of NRM policies and programmes. We need to be aware that NRM programmes may affect women and men differently due to their rights, roles...
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Natural Dyeing of Textiles
This fact sheet looks at types of textiles, equipment, dyes and mordants for home dyeing and very small-scale commercial dyeing.
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Mud Plasters and Renders
Mud plasters are used for houses built from mud but can also be used for buildings of stone and fired brick.
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Mineral Processing: Milling
This brief presents the factors to consider when choosing a grinding application and gives an overview of the equipment available.
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Micro-Irrigation
A guide for smallholder farmers on implementing drip irrigation project
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Micro-Concrete Roofing Tile Production
Small-scale concrete roofing tiles are an affordable alternative to traditional roofing materials and galvanized iron sheeting.
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Lime Production: 2
Lime has been used in the Malawian building industry for many generations, principally as the cementing agent in renders and to produce a decorative whitewash.
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The Kebkabiya Plough
This plough has been used with great success in Kebkabiya, Sudan. Here is a highly visual guide to its use.
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Lime Production
There is a long history of production and use of lime in Sri Lanka. Its main use has been as a cementing agent and as a decorative whitewash in the building industry.
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Backyard Bankers
Discover the world of immigrant ‘money clubs’ in the US. Learn how groups of migrants and refugees creatively pool resources to first survive—putting food on the table—then thrive as they expand their businesses and invest in real estate. From modest set-ups in Iowa to intricate systems in Boston, g...