Using over 50 case studies from 22 countries which show how unconventional projects have developed women's earning power, this book is a source of ideas for all those helping to develop cash-producing work for women in developing countries.

Consists of papers on women's access to, and use of, improved food technologies in all areas, and addresses such factors as access to credit and training, involvement in technology and design, infrastructure and markets, and the policy environment. The experiences described have wide application outside Southern Africa

Bringing together a wealth of material, The AT Reader explains the idea, history, development, and practical application of appropriate technologies through a wide range of contexts.

This collection of articles includes case studies of attempts to improve small-scale food processing, remembering that "small is beautiful, but difficult." Case studies cover grain and fruit processing, baking, beekeeping, and small-scale oil production.

Explores the potential of 'intermediate' services for the rural poor, using examples in the fields of health care, law, administration, economics, banking, management, craft, mechanics, building and geology.

A review of appropriate technology institutions