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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
