Practice and learning document library
Publications drawing on Practical Action's programme experience, demonstrating practice and learning in all areas of development.
A case study of Mavoko, Kenya - Regulatory Guidelines for Urban Upgrading project
A description is presented of how the process of regulatory reform for the upgrading of informal settlements within the town of Mavoko in Kenya is proceeding as part of the research project on regulatory guidelines for urban upgrading.
A cost-benefit analysis of Practical Action’s livelihood-centred disaster risk reduction project in Nepal
This study provides a systematic cost-benefit analysis of a community-based disaster risk management project led by Practical Action in two districts of Nepal over the period 2007 to 2010.
A roof overhead: spreading a new technology throughout Latin America
Case study on the dissemination of Micro Concrete Roofing tiles (MCR) in Latin America, presented to the 'Building bridges with the grassroots: scaling up through knowledge sharing between communities' workshop at the World Urban Forum 2004.
Adaptation and good development
Presented to a Practical Action workshop on community based adaption workshop, 4 July 2007.
Adaptation in a post-2012 climate policy framework
Presented to a Practical Action workshop on community based adaption workshop, 4 July 2007.
Adapting to climate change in Sri Lanka
Presented to a Practical Action workshop on community based adaption workshop, 4 July 2007.
Agricultural adaptation in Peru
This guidebook presents a selection of technologies for climate change adaptation in the agriculture sector. The 22 technologies showcased have been selected because they facilitate the conservation and restoration of diversity while also providing opportunities for increasing agricultural...
Agricultural Extension Conference Paper for Innovations in Extension and Advisory Services Conference, Nairobi 2011
Hilary Warburton, Stuart Coupe et al.
An evaluation of a public sector low income project in Alwar, India
Working paper for the international workshop on Integrated Urban Housing Development 2003
Assessment of the Mathare 4A development programme against the sustainable livelihoods approach
Working paper for the international workshop on Integrated Urban Housing Development 2003
Best practices for sustainable development of micro hydro power in developing countries
This report synthesises the experience of micro hydro developments in Sri Lanka, Peru, Nepal, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It attempts to draw out the best practice from this experience.
Building back better: delivering people-centred housing reconstruction at scale
This book asks whether large-scale reconstruction can be participatory and developmental; can rebuilding be truly people-centred, contributing to breaking the cycle of poverty and dependence?
Building back better: delivering people-centred housing reconstruction at scale
This book asks whether large-scale reconstruction can be participatory and developmental; can rebuilding be truly people-centred, contributing to breaking the cycle of poverty and dependence?
Building bridges with the grassroots - background workshop paper, World Urban Forum 2004
Background paper to the 'Building bridges with the grassroots: scaling up through knowledge sharing between communities' workshop, held at the World Urban Forum in 2004. Note: this paper was published under Practical Action's former name of ITDG.
Building in partnership: the story of Shambob - sustainable livelihoods from small-scale brick production
This is the story of brick producers and their families in Eastern Sudan. Practical Action (ITDG) worked with a group of people from the peri-urban village of Shambob to establish and manage their own brick enterprise.
Building on poor communities' strengths: a case study of NAHECO savings and credit schemes in Nakuru, Kenya
A case study of NAHECO savings and credit schemes in Nakuru, Kenya by Kinyanjui Michael (ITDG/Practical Action) and Jackson Mbutura (NAHECO) for Building Bridges with the Grassroots: scaling up through Knowledge sharing at the World Urban Forum 2004.
Building resistance to drought in the Karamoja cluster of Eastern Africa
The Karamoja cluster refers to an area of land that straddles the borders between south-western Ethiopia, north-western Kenya, southeastern Sudan and north-eastern Uganda. Beginning in 2006, and building on the experience and strengths of previous programmes, Practical Action initiated a series...
Changing the rules – guidelines for the revision of regulations for urban upgrading: case study, India
Issues of the regulatory framework governing informal settlement development within the city of Mumbai in India are considered within the context of upgrading of an informal settlement by the Rajiv Indira-Suryodaya Housing Society.
Comparison of single sector, multisector and integrated urban development projects and their impact on the livelihoods of the ur
Working paper for the international workshop on Integrated Urban Housing Development 2003