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Brick by Brick - Participatory technology development in brickmaking (Paperback)
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Brick by Brick - Participatory technology development in brickmaking (Paperback)
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This guidebook reviews the theory and practice of technology
transfer, change and development. It looks at definitions of
Appropriate and Intermediate Technologies in the modern, global
context. Based on the experiences of a project of working with
brick makers in Peru, Ecuador and Zimbabwe, the text looks at the
elements that make up a successful technology transfer package.
These elements are likely to include local research and
development, training, access to capital, marketing and quality
control. There is a brief overview of the technology involved in
brick making. This includes and examination of energy efficiency
and environmental issues. The brick making technologies adopted and
adapted by the project in Peru are reviewed with a focus on the
process of their development Principles and ways of working, such
as participation and Participatory Technology Development, are
explored. The relationship between producers and those seeking to
assist them is examined: how are alliances formed; what are the
best communications; monitoring and evaluation and strategies to
employ; how the needs of women will be addressed. The main body of
the text is illuminated by the inclusion of interviews, anecdotes
and articles from people working in the field. The quest is to
establish some guiding principles and practices for technology
development projects. Ultimately the guidebook is a practical and
interesting reference for project managers, decision-makers and
field workers.
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