Development studies
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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...
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A Practical Guide to Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Technicians
An ideal addition to the toolkit of anyone involved in the installation of solar powered photovoltaic systems, this practical guide provides step-by-step explanations of the process by which technicians can estimate the requirements of PV systems and guides the reader through the set-up and running...
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Rights-Based Approaches
Case studies that provide compelling conclusions about the differences between rights-based and more traditional projects, and their relative impacts. The failure to respect, protect, or fulfil human rights is a fundamental and leading obstacle to economic development and social justice. Practically...
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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.
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Turmeric Processing
Complete guide to turmeric processing (production, curing, drying, polishing, grading, grinding and packaging).
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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.
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Spice Processing
Small-scale processing of spices can be economically and socially successful.
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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.
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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.
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Shea Nut Processing
The cultivation, harvesting, processing and products of the shea-tree.