Practical Answers

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  Walls using the ‘rat-trap bond’ technology: technical brief

  The rat-trap bond technology has been developed by Architect Laurie Baker with the HABITAT Resource Centre in India and is a result of its experimentations in cost-effective housing technologies conducted over 40 years.

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  Delivering decentralisation

  This is an introductory leaflet to the project Delivering decentralization: slum dwellers' access to decision making for pro poor infrastructure services.

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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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  Sandbar cropping

  The document describes pumpkin production in sandbar with the support of SHIREE project namely “Pathways From Poverty Project” in four erosion prone districts of North-west Bangladesh.

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  Manual Drilling Compendium

  Manual Drilling Compendium 2015 Technical Guidelines

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  Carrot Farming

  This technical brief describes how to optimise the farming of carrots with detail on the seasons, sowing, fertiliser and seeding rates.

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  Foundations Using Dry Rubble Packing Technology

  Dry rubble packing can be used for constructing foundations on good soil which has a high bearing capacity. This technical brief describes this technology in detail.

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  Home Composting Systems

  This technical brief describes about different home composting methods and use of home composting bins in detail.

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  Compost Bin Manufacturing

  This technical brief describes the process of construction of home composting bins.

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  Tomato Farming

  Tomato farming is one of the most popular farming practices that is being practiced by farmers around the world. This technical brief will help farmers on optimizing the production of tomatoes by giving attention at various stages of tomato farming. As tomato is one of the most popular crops that ca...