Health and Education For All

Building public services can transform the lives of millions of people - and, with political leadership, it is achievable in this generation. This punchy introduction to the issues provides case studies, real-life stories, background data, and critical analysis. It is a primer for campaigners, for...

Les approches basees sur les droits

Jude Rand

Les études de cas qui fournissent des conclusions convaincantes sur les différences entre les projets fondés sur les droits et plus «traditionnels», et leurs impacts relatifs. Le défaut de respecter, de protéger, ou de remplir droits de l'homme représente un obstacle fondamental et important pour le...

Pour des lendemains plus sûrs

Ed Cairns

Depuis la fin de la guerre froide, le nombre de conflits armés dans le monde a baissé. Mais est-ce la tendance sur le point d'être renversée? Le changement climatique, la pauvreté et les inégalités, et la plus grande disponibilité des armes tout accroître les risques de conflits croissants. En 1949,...

From Clients to Citizens

Alison Mathie, Gordon Cunningham

Communities worldwide act on their own initiative, drawing on their own resources of leadership and solidarity, and in spite of poverty, to achieve their own goals. Development practitioners have too often viewed poor communities as helpless and disadvantaged, and have encouraged their dependency. Y...

Banana Chips

Banana chips are a snack food similar to potato chips. This Brief explores what a banana chips project might look like as an income-generating activity.

Turmeric Processing

Complete guide to turmeric processing (production, curing, drying, polishing, grading, grinding and packaging).

Soap Making

This Technical Brief describes the procedures needed to make a variety of simple soaps and includes a number of recipes for different types of soap.

Spice Processing

Small-scale processing of spices can be economically and socially successful.

Packaging Foods in Glass

This Technical Brief is intended to advise small-scale producers on the methods and equipment needed to package foods in glass jars and bottles.

Human-Powered Handpumps for Water Lifting

This brief presents an overview of the types of human-powered water lifters available, the applications appropriate to them, and their comparative advantages.