This book synthesizes results from a 7-year program of applied research on community-based approaches to natural resource management in Asia. By presenting field reports of innovative approaches to po
This is essential reading for all those interested in innovative city governance, for planners, NGOs, students, academics, and practitioners in Development Studies and Urban Development.
Traditionally the primary function of NGOs has been confined to mitigating the effects of war by providing humanitarian aid and protection on the peripheries of violent conflict. However, in recent ye
This volume provides a description of the experiences of twelve microfinance organizations in four global regions. It reveals how they developed systems to reach social goals, improve their services,
Over the past decade there has been an increasingly receptive audience for participatory and qualitative research methods by policy makers, development practitioners and academics working in applied r
Poverty and economic growth are intrinsically related but are not always synonymous. Human wellbeing is as important to economic growth as growth is to wellbeing. Poverty is multi-dimensional, encompa
* A "back pocket" manual for humanitarian workers in the field* An essential training guide for humanitarian and aid agencies* Based on the author’s long professional experienceHuman
* excellent practical primer* ideal book for those going into the field for the first time* clearly written, well illustrated, interdisciplinary, vital"The Resilient Family Farm" is
Selected by Malcolm Harper, this compilation comprises fourteen articles on the major developments in microfinance in the last twelve years. Some show how certain aspects of the field have changed qui
* A classic title updated with a new chapter* Practical energy provision for isolated houses and remote locationsAs interest in the provision of decentralized electricity in the South increases, this
* essential addition to the microfinance armoury* photocopiable training manual containing step-by-step descriptions for 22 sessions* extensively tested around the world* free material available on th
In food processing it is necessary to select equipment that has a similar throughput to the other machines in the whole processing chain. Focusing on the types of small-scale food processing systems o
Small Wind Systems for Rural Energy Services covers all the essential steps for setting up wind business services to meet the basic energy needs of households without grid electricity.Full of practic
In this collection of studies, environmental, institutional, social and cultural aspects of sustainability are considered in a variety of towns and cities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central
This book combines the concept, practice and application of participatory rural appraisal (PRA) in a comprehensive manner. The author views PRA as a means of opening up new ways of approaching various
Lime has been used in building for thousands of years and, used well, it continues to be the best and most versatile binder in the world.Building with Lime is an invaluable source of practical advice
Urban land tenure issues in the South are highly complex. It is not a subject that can be defined in terms of legal or illegal, formal or informal. In fact, most people live at some point on a continu
This is a hugely successful practical handbook for all relief workers involved in giving humanitarian assistance. It provides the information needed to implement an effective engineering response in t
This is the first practical field manual about camel diseases for veterinarians and livestock practitioners. This manual was compiled through a workshop involving 20 of the world's leading camel speci
Micro-hydro is a useful way of providing power to houses, workshops or villages that need an independent supply. For many remote areas beyond the reach of a national grid, micro-hydro is the only econ
With good planning and access to good staff, raw materials and markets, setting up a bakery can represent an excellent enterprise opportunity. This practical manual is invaluable reading for those sta
'Mastering the Machine Revisted' is about the connection between poverty, aid and technology. It is about a search that has been going on, officially in the developing world for over forty years, and
This book presents a thorough exploration of water rights in thecontext of growing water scarcity and competition. The book uses case studies from across the globe to identify the rangeof water rights
Training for Transformation Book 4 is a practical and accessible workbook for community development workers. It recognizes that the only changes which effectively transform the lives of poor people ar
Weaving together philosophical, historical, legal, scientific andpersonal viewpoints, this book gives a rich sample of the vast web which makes up our cultural, spiritual and social diversity.The volu
"Rural Energy Services" was written as a resource for a series of workshops commissioned by the British Council and the UK Department forInternational Development, and provided the b
This publication shows how land tenure laws, decentralization policies, institutional capacity building, common property management, conflict resolution and participatory development can be made more
Children who live and work on the streets or work in commercial situations at a young age, are subjected to gross injustice and are frequently neglected by national law --- despite the fact that almos
Each year more than 130 million people are affected by natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, droughts, and cyclones. Nearly all of these disaster victims live in the poorer countries of the wor
This book aims to provoke discussion about current participatory approaches and to improve the understanding and practice of these approaches.The widespread take-up of participatory approaches among g
This book describes the experiences of a wide range of enterprises, banks and other agencies with partnership finance. Musharaka, or partnership financing, is a method used by Islamic financial instit
This handbook provides practical help in choosing whether to, and how to build with earth, from soil selection to construction and maintenance.Earth can achieve very high quality and durability as a
In this sequel to "Rural Development: Putting the last first" Robert Chambers argues that central issues in development have been overlooked, and that many past errors have flowed fr
An introduction to small-scale non-ferrous casting. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to make equipment using local materials; and provides information on moulding techniques, pattern making,
The treadle irrigation pump is able to lift up to seven thousand litres of water per hour using the power of the human body, and can be made locally at low cost in small-scale metalworking shops. Its
A useful technique for extending the life of equipment such as fishing vessels. Describes wet, dry and "old dry" processes, including principles, benefits, equipment, materials, heal
Presents overwhelming evidence, from a range of disciplines, that local people do know a great deal about their environment. This knowledge must be taken into account in the planning and implementatio
This book presents a wide range of innovative ideas and practical methods for housing, together with illustrative examples and actual projects. Its methods are targeted to housing production in places
This revised handbook brings together the practical experiences of engineers in the field and of research programs testing bamboo. The author shows how bamboo can be harvested, seasoned and jointed to
