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Practical Action has been using appropriate technology to help people in the developing world for more than four decades. Within Practical Answers section of this site you will find a knowledge bank of these technologies so that you can take them and replicate them. If you can’t find what you are looking for you can ask a question through our technical enquiries service. More information

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Baking

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Baking is the process that uses an oven or hotplate to cook a wide range of flour-based foods.

Pete Fellows, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Discovering Technologists: Women's and Men's Work at Village Level

  • manual
  • English

Gender and technology training guidelines.

Priyanthi Fernando, Helen Appleton, Sujatha Wijethilake, Published by Practical Action South Asia on 02/02/02

Making a Packsaddle

  • manual
  • English

This manual describes a simple, cheap and easy to make pack saddle or back protector that has been introduced into...

Chris Garrett - International Harness Consultant, Published by Practical Action on 02/17/12

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