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(Book) Ecological Sanitation with Reuse in Camps and Settlements
A guide to closing the sanitation loop in refugee and IDP camps and settlements: How to safely use the products of ecological sanitation for growing crops, ecosystem restoration and ecosystem services. Re-Alliance is a coalition of field practitioners, policymakers, educators, community leaders and...
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(Book) Community-Based Response to Collective Trauma: A guide for community responders providing initial psychosocial support in times of crisis
This guide is for trainers and community practitioners who may provide a first response to groups affected by crisis or disaster. It introduces the concept of collective trauma, that can be experienced by groups as well as individuals, and the importance of providing emotional support in the immedia...
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(Book) Wicking Beds: A practical guide for sustainable gardening in challenging environments - Arabic
A practical guide to building and using wicking beds, which are ideal for growing food in areas with limited access to water and land, such as urban areas in hot countries. Re-Alliance is a coalition of field practitioners, policymakers, educators, community leaders and humanitarian and development...
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(Book) Huertos por Capilaridad: Una Guía Práctica para la Jardinería Sostenible en Entornos Poco Favorables
Los huertos con sistema de riego por capilaridad son jardineras que aportan humedad a las plantas a través de un depósito de agua en la base, el cual funciona por medio de absorción capilar. Este sistema eficiente permite a las plantas absorber agua según sea necesario, reduciendo así su desperdicio...
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(Book) Le Wicking Bed: Une Jardinière Auto-Irrigante
Les wicking beds sont particulièrement adaptés à la culture alimentaire dans les zones où l’accès à la terre et à l’eau est restreint, comme en milieu urbain dans les pays chauds. Ils représentent également une solution efficace en période de sécheresse ou lorsque les sols sont trop appauvris ou dég...
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(Book) BDS Facilitators manual
A toolkit produced in partnership with Practical Action Consulting East Africa (PAC EA) and Strategic Business Advisors under Land O' Lakes for super and local facilitators on business development services with lessons taken from the Kenya Dairy Sector Competitiveness program
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(Book) Biogas Digest: Volume I
Manual describes the basics of producing and using Biogas from dung and organic waste materials.
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(Book) Solar Thermal Energy
This brief looks at the many applications for the direct use of solar thermal energy: heating; cooling; crop drying; solar cooking.
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(Book) Biomass Energy in India
Renewable energy practices in India focusing on domestic cook stoves
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(Book) 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.
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(Book) Mechanical waste plastic recycling
This technical brief describes the process of plastic recycling.
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(Book) Stone Arch Bridges
Stone arch bridges are a strong and cost effective technology for rural roads. This manual provides supervisors of stone arch bridge works an easy step by step guide ensuring adherence to quality requirements and construction methodology.
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(Book) Contracting for Water Point Construction
This manual lists the provisional and final acceptance forms for water point construction.
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(Book) The Story of Shambob
Sustainable livelihoods from small-scale brick production in Sudan.
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(Book) Costing and Pricing - A Guide for Water Well Drilling Enterprises
This field note is written for water well drilling enterprises as well as other agencies which manage, or are involved in drilling projects. Using a step-by-step approach it gives clear guidance on how to cost and price the construction of drilled water wells.
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(Book) Implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
Practical Action South Asia has been initiating research and advocating policy from a pro poor perspective on attempts to reform the electricity and water sectors, as well as in studying the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements with specific focus on General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS...
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(Book) Renewable Energy for Refugees
Our Renewable Energy for Refugees project (RE4R) helped refugees, and the communities that host them, access renewable energy, build their economic independence, improve quality of life in homes and communities, and secure livelihoods.
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(Book) Dairy Processing
Dairy products can be split into groups accodring to their preservation status - milk is at high risk of turning sour after only a few days if untreated. However, preservation techniques extend its shelf life.
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(Book) Building with Stone and Earth - Part I
Part 1 describes building techniques for round buildings using stones and earth.
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(Book) Lime: An Introduction
Lime has a long tradition of use in construction, agriculture, water and waste treatment.