Practical Action Publishing

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  Metering and Payment Technologies for Mini-grids

  This market assessment gives an overview of the state of the electricity sector in Zimbabwe, and describes the countrys renewable energy potential and the degree to which it has been exploited. Assessments of the decentralised generation and mini-grid sectors follow, alongside an exploration of the...

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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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  Micro-Irrigation

  A guide for smallholder farmers on implementing drip irrigation project

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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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  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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  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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  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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  Small-scale Off grid Solar PV Installation Manual

  A complete installation guide for Solar PV systems up to 235W (or one solar panel.) Written in collaboration with Quetsol, primarily for applications in Guatemala.

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  Pumpkin Growing using Sandbar Cropping

  This brief describes a way of growing crops on the sandbars, created by river deposits in Bangladesh, and how this can be used to increase crop production for marginalised famers.

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  Removing Arsenic From Water

  This brief outlines the different arsenic removal methods and technologies that are available for use with small-scale supplies in developing countries.