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This review summarises current debates on impact assessment in humanitarian aid, and identifies a series of challenges. It is based on research including a literature review, debates with ALNAP...
This Network Paper explores the current and practice of contingency planning in humanitarian organisations. It sets out the key terms and concepts relating to contingency planning, explores the...
The purpose of the handbook is to provide those involved in nutrition coordination with relevant tools, guidance, information and resources to support their roles in facilitating predictable,...
Michal Lyons presented Practical Action Publishing's new book 'Building Back Better'.
Describes some of the practical considerations when building walls with stabilised soil and is available through the Janathakshan website developed by Practical Action South Asia. This technology...
This study aims to explore how ALNAP members and the wider sector might prioritise innovation and risk-taking in policy and practice. It does so by first reviewing experience in the private,...
Practical guide to production and uses of lime.
In 1996 Practical Action commissioned Paragon Ceramics to build an experimental lime kiln at Dedza in Malawi in partnership with local lime burners.
Building standards and practices directly and significantly affect the general health, safety, and welfare of each and every community member of South Carolina.
What is an energy efficient brick firing technology and how you compare it with other technologies.