Qualitative Enquiry for Rural Development

Jon Moris, James Copestake

This book is written for individuals engaged in formulating and implementing policies, plans, programmes and projects affecting rural areas of poor countries. Recognition of the contribution that qualitative enquiry can make has increased significantly, but a succinct and non-technical introduction...

Roads are not Enough

Jonathan Dawson

This book traces the evolution of transport theory and policy and the new 'needs led' approach, with examples from recent studies. The authors suggest areas of intervention to reduce the transport burden on the rural poor.

Root Crop Processing

Covers the most common processing techniques for the major root crops including potato, cassava, sweet potato, yam and other edible aroid crops. Includes sections on basic food science principles, small-scale processing methods and case studies.

Services for the Urban Poor

Richard Franceys, Andrew Cotton

The result of a review of the literature on infrastructure design for urban low-income housing. Covers infrastructure planning; site preparation; drainage; roads and access; water supply; power supply; sanitation; solid waste management.

Small Enterprises and Changing Policies

A H J Helmsing

Discusses the idea and practice of small enterprise development in Africa in a changing policy environment. Covers topics such as the impact of adjustment on small enterprise; financial policy reforms and assistance; and how to sustain government and NGO assistance.

Solar Pumping

Roy Barlow

This is a practical handbook providing an introduction to the equipment, maintenance and operation of solar pumping systems. It identifies situations where solar pumps may be appropriate and it reviews developments in solar pumping technology.

Developing and Managing Community Water Supplies

Jan Davis, Gerry Garvey, Michael Wood

Based on direct field experience and using short case studies, this book discusses the issues and stages in the development of water supplies, from the initiation of a programme through to the community management of a supply system. The importance of involving all the members of a community in deci...

Disability, Liberation and Development

Peter Coleridge

Disabled people are marginalized in every country of the world both North and South. By probing these prejudices and studying cases where they have been overcome this book provides an insight into the processes of liberation and empowerment.

Equity and Efficiency in Economic Development

Donald Savoie, Irving Brecher

Eminent development economists tackle the question of how to design, construct and administer an economic system that will function efficiently and assure improved living standards, while respecting individual freedoms and social justice.

Financing Health Care

Hilary Goodman, Catriona Waddington

Over the years Oxfam has been involved in a wide variety of health-related projects. The Practical Health Guides draw on this experience to put forward ideas on best practice in the provision of health care and services in developing countries. The way in which a health service is financed has signi...