Social groups
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The Somali Conflict
Oxfam carries out original research on various aspects of its overseas programme, as part of a constant monitoring process, and in an effort to gain greater understanding of development programmes and practice. Although primarily a tool for institutional learning, some of the resulting reports are o...
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Culture, Cash and Housing
This book examines the role of cultural tradition and the local environment in determining a community's attitude towards housing and its construction. It offers practical advice to enable planners and implementers of building projects (including development agencies) to assess effectively the commu...
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Wealth Ranking in Smallholder Communities
A guide on how to carry out a wealth ranking exercise. The technique allows researchers to understand quickly the nature of wealth differences in a community and to determine the approximate wealth status of each community member.