Technical Information Online

Practical Answers online material is presented under a number of subject topics and subtopics listed on this page. Information presented by Practical Action is practical information for small-scale applications aimed at improving access to infrastructure and enterprise development.

You are welcome to select and download technical information made available online.

Technology Themes

• Adaptation to climate change
• Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry and Beekeeping
  • Cultivation
  • Fish Farming and Aquaculture
  • Seed Fairs and Storage
  • Soil Fertility and Composting
  • Water Collection and Irrigation
• Construction
  • Building Design
  • Cement and Binders
  • Clay Bricks
  • Earth Construction
  • Roofing
  • Stone Construction
• Crop and food processing
  • Dairy
  • Drying
  • Fruit & Vegetables
  • Herbs & Spices
  • Honey & Sugar
  • Juices and Drinks
  • Legumes, Beans & Grains
  • Nut Processing & Oil Products
  • Packaging & Bottling
  • Pickles & Vinegars
  • Preserves
  • Snack Foods
• Disaster mitigation & rebuilding
  • Mitigation
  • Reconstruction
• Energy
  • Fuels and Engines
  • Hydro Power
  • Solar Energy
  • Stoves and Ovens
  • Wind Power
• Information and communication
  • Knowledge Management
• Manufacturing
  • Metalworking
  • Pottery & ceramics
  • Textiles
  • Wood & Bamboo
• Mining and minerals
• Natural resource management
• Transport
• Waste and recycling
• Water and sanitation
  • Rainwater Harvesting
  • Sanitation
  • Water Pumping & Drilling
  • Water Treatments

Media types

• Videos
• Engineering drawings