Building Back Better

Michal Lyons

Theo Schilderman

The devastating impact of disasters on the world’s population is on the increase, influenced by climate change, urbanization, and persistent high levels of poverty, among other factors. There is a growing demand for reconstruction at scale. This book asks whether large-scale reconstruction can be pa...

Tomato Production

Tomato production guidelines would be very beneficial to the aspiring tomato farmers who want to start their farming practices or the farmers who are already involved in tomato farming in Zimbabwe. One can also use it as a farming resource if the case applies to any other similar regions. The techni...

Flood Resistant Housing

Bangladesh has regular floods putting people at risk. This brief describes some flood resistant housing options.

Bicycle Ambulance

These ambulances have been designed to be used on the terai, the flat marshy lands at the base of the Himalayas.

Hydraulic Ram Pumps

The technical brief contains the detailed information on hydraulic ram pumps that can be used by communities around the world allowing access to water where the source of water is lower than the compound.

Paprika Production Technical Guidelines

These technical guidelines are meant for potential paprika producers and/or supporting agencies. They provide information on some of the requirements necessary for the establishment of paprika farming projects. Technical guidelines presented in this publication include: Requirements and key implemen...

Treadle Pumps

A treadle pump is a human-powered low-cost pump designed to lift shallow water sources for irrigation.

Code of Practice for Cost Effective Boreholes

Code of Practice for Cost Effective Boreholes Technical Brief

Micro-Irrigation

A guide for smallholder farmers on implementing drip irrigation project

Using Biogas Technology to Solve Pit Latrine Waste Disposal

This Fact Sheet looks at the option of using biogas units to reduce the waste produced by standard pit latrines.