In the developing world, the absence of technologies critical to the attainment of a basic standard of living is starkly obvious. We need a different frame of reference – Technology Justice – to provi
Inspired by the enormous success of the Grameen Bank in providing financial assistance to the poorest of the poor, four individuals - a central banker, an appropriate-technology NGO organizer, a profe
Microplanning is a community-based process which enables local people to prepare and implement programmes for settlement upgrading. Local participants contribute to both the content and structure of p
Stepping Stones and Stepping Stones Plus is a training package designed to help trainers and community members organize a workshop with young and older women and men, separately and together, to explo
This book describes the potential of ferrocement as a construction material; gives details of how septic tanks and aquaprivy waste treatment and soil disposal units are designed and constructed; and g
Recent years have seen increased attention paid to all aspects of faecal sludge and septage management. This book is concerned with one aspect of safe management, treatment and the ways in which trea
From indigenous people’s groups to classroom teachers, community workers and international development workers, comes the desire to build community. Participatory Development Practice provides a theor
This book helps gender and development practitioners to understand how to ‘square the circle’ and manage pressure to report on results, while drawing on women’s own perceptions of their lives and gend
This book is intended for all who are committed to human wellbeing and who want to make our world fairer, safer and more fulfilling for everyone, especially those who are "last." It argues that to do
Fairtrade goods are claimed to empower producers, and promote sustainable livelihoods, and it is these claims that attract consumers who willingly pay a premium for the sake of the benefits that they
Managing Humanitarian Innovation presents a new approach to transform the way humanitarian logistics are conducted. Innovation in logistics includes disrupting and improving supply chains through the
Smallholder agriculture is one of the principal economic occupations in the world, being the main source of income and employment for the 70 percent of the world’s poor who live in rural areas. About
Over the past two decades, Bangladesh has enjoyed impressive economic growth rates and is now poised to become an upper Middle Income Country. Over the same period, the country has made considerable p
The Sustainable Development Goals, which were adopted by 193 countries in 2015, set clear targets for ending hunger and under nutrition as well as tackling poverty, inequality, and the impact of clima
Despite some excellent progress towards poverty reduction elsewhere in the world, many parts of Africa lag behind in the decline in absolute and relative poverty. Over the last decade there has been a
Armed conflicts, natural disasters and environmental degradation result in human misery, and the common response is to want to help. Responding effectively to humanitarian disasters is far from straig
Volunteer Voices is a guide for the critically minded volunteer and early career development worker. It is designed to help aspiring young change-makers engage with the complicated environment of inte
This is a practical, do-it-yourself guide for leaders and facilitators wanting to help organizations to function and to develop in more healthy, humane and effective ways as they strive to make their
The world of research run by universities and other institutions is dominated by a culture that is white, upper-middle class and male. When people from communities that have previously been excluded a
Health, freedom and social justice cannot be separated. Anyone who loves a neighborhood, a nation or a small planet enough to work for its future, inevitably measures success by its health and well-be
Children are the most vulnerable people in the world – but rarely has the impact of poverty on children been addressed as an urgent issue in its own right. The harm that deprivation does to girls and
Organizations that are strong and wish to contribute to positive and sustainable social change have to be able to learn. The same is true of individuals who want to have a positive impact on their sur
Negotiating Knowledge draws on a diversity of scholarly and practitioner research across three continents, and a number of case study civil society organizations, operating within local, national, and
Sustainable Sanitation for All describes the landscape of sustainability of CLTS as it is now, and reflects on key aspects, challenges, innovations and insights around sustainability for the future. I
As host for the World Cup and Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brazil is attracting millions of new tourists. Nationwide protests, economic and public health troubles are putting a strain on the governme
Stepping Stones with Children equips organizations and individuals with materials with which they can engage children affected by HIV and their caregivers, using powerful exercises to convey informati
In recent years, multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs) have become popular for tackling the complex challenges of sustainable development. This guide provides a practical framework for the design and
* for post-graduate students, and implementers and managers of water supply systems* based on more than 20 years practical experience* 22 communities in 6 countries studiedCommunity management has bec
This book has been written for existing and future entrepreneurs who wish to produce dry foods commercially at small and medium scale. Great effort has been made to use simple language but at the same
Successful fundraising provides more than financing. In asking for money, you tell people about the needs of your community and how your organization is meeting those needs. That can result in new don
Access to affordable energy is essential for sustainable economic development and improvement in living standards. The aim of this book is to act as a guide for development workers for financing small
Compiled on behalf of the Animal Traction Network for Eastern and South Africa (ATNESA) as a resource book on animal-drawn carts, these guidelines cover all aspects of their design, production and mar
Compendium of key publications, organizations, information sources and funding agencies for building improvement programmes. Over 100 selected publications and institutions.
Renewable energy can present a baffling array of options to aid agency managers, government officials, and advisers. This publication contrasts the relative merits of biomass, solar, hydro, and wind p
Islamic Microfinance critically examines the performance of fifteen institutions and demonstrates how Islamic methods can efficiently satisfy the needs of some types of client but not all. It asks whi
As never before, international aid is in the hands of ordinary people. Concerned citizens in wealthy countries are starting philanthropy groups, joining giving circles, and travelling internationally
Putting Knowledge to Work, explores the shifting power dynamics in research collaboration between donors in the Global North and recipients in the Global South; the difficult, yet mutually desired, re
The development landscape has changed significantly over the last few decades, becoming increasingly complex. Many of the issues we face today such as climate change, poverty and conflict, call for a
Urban Governance in the Realm of Complexity discusses the role of urban information systems; public, private and community partnerships; and co-operation between governmental, NGOs and CBOs. It displa
