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Africa, Master Theses

Affordable Irrigation Technology for Smallholders in Northern Ghana By Annemarie Lagger

An Example of Marketing to the Base of the Pyramid (BOP, Version 2) by Annemarie … Read more about Affordable Irrigation Technology for Smallholders in Northern Ghana By Annemarie Lagger

Topics: BOP Marketing, Market Creation, Micro Irrigation

Asia, Videos

Achieving total sanitation in West Bengal

Local Government: The Gram Panchayat has an important role. This Chairman is very proud that his … Read more about Achieving total sanitation in West Bengal

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Books, India

Cleaning up the Asian Brick Industry By Urs Heierli

Brick By Brick - The Herculean Task of Transforming a Huge Rural Industry in Asia by Urs Heierli … Read more about Cleaning up the Asian Brick Industry By Urs Heierli

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Articles, Asia, India

Asian bricks and climate change

Asian bricks and CO2 emissions To produce these 1,000 billion bricks, the Asian brick industry … Read more about Asian bricks and climate change

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Articles, Asia, India

Asian Building Volume: 100’000 Empire State Buildings

The Asian brick industry is a huge economic sector Brick production is a very large and very … Read more about Asian Building Volume: 100’000 Empire State Buildings

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Articles, Asia

Bangladesh a success story

Bangladesh today: a champion in poverty alleviation While Bangladesh was considered once as a … Read more about Bangladesh a success story

Topics: Market Approaches, Market Creation

Articles

Bottom of the pyramid marketing

Market approaches to development and poverty Markets do not necessarily and automatically solve the … Read more about Bottom of the pyramid marketing

Topics: Market Approaches

Articles, Asia, India

Brick industry and social improvements

How to achieve social improvements Although the main motivation for initiating an intervention in … Read more about Brick industry and social improvements

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Master Theses

Solar lighting for the Base of the Pyramid By Dina Meli

Solar Off-Grid Lightning and Charging Solutions for the Base of the Pyramid by Dina … Read more about Solar lighting for the Base of the Pyramid By Dina Meli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy

Central America, Videos

Ceramic Filter Nicaragua – too poor to buy a new tap, a sad story

And the economic distress of many families is a serious setback. This lady can not buy a new tap … Read more about Ceramic Filter Nicaragua – too poor to buy a new tap, a sad story

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Videos

Ceramic Water Filter Nicaragua – a positive family

The daughter of this family is too shy in front of the camera, but her mother is convinced that the … Read more about Ceramic Water Filter Nicaragua – a positive family

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Videos

Ceramic Water Filter Nicaragua – profile of a non-user

Some people are not aware that their water is unsafe. This man is convinced that the water from the … Read more about Ceramic Water Filter Nicaragua – profile of a non-user

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Master Theses

Characterizing Poor Smallholder Farmers in Nicaragua By Nathalie Hallensleben

A study on the factors influencing the success or failure of micro-Irrigation users by Nathalie … Read more about Characterizing Poor Smallholder Farmers in Nicaragua By Nathalie Hallensleben

Topics: BOP Marketing, Micro Irrigation

Central America, Master Theses

Marketing low cost drip irrigation systems in Central America By Nadja Schaefli

A Research Project to Define a Maketing Plan for the Introduction of Low Cost Drip Irrigation … Read more about Marketing low cost drip irrigation systems in Central America By Nadja Schaefli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Micro Irrigation, Social Enterprise

Asia, Master Theses

Community perceptions of water-purification methods in Nepal By Emmanuelle Ravat

by Emmanuelle Ravat-Francoise Abstract Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness … Read more about Community perceptions of water-purification methods in Nepal By Emmanuelle Ravat

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, Videos

Dreams and cash: marketing a latrine

An important reason to buy a latrine is prestige. The fact is that most Bangladeshis working abroad … Read more about Dreams and cash: marketing a latrine

Topics: Sanitation

Articles

Easterly: planners versus searchers

Easterly 's pain with the planners William Easterly is not at all an enemy of development … Read more about Easterly: planners versus searchers

Topics: Market Approaches

Books

Micro-Irrigation: Ending Poverty with Water Control and Market Access By Urs Heierli and Elisabeth Katz

Linking Small Farmers to the Value Chains and Markets of the Future By Urs Heierli and Elisabeth … Read more about Micro-Irrigation: Ending Poverty with Water Control and Market Access By Urs Heierli and Elisabeth Katz

Topics: Agriculture, Micro Irrigation

Articles

Ending Poverty with Water Control and Market Access — Foreword by Paul Polak

We have spent billions of dollars on poverty alleviation projects over the past twenty years without … Read more about Ending Poverty with Water Control and Market Access — Foreword by Paul Polak

Topics: Market Creation

Articles

Ending Poverty with Water Control and Market Access – Executive Summary

Claiming that poverty can be ended with water control and market access is a bold statement and can … Read more about Ending Poverty with Water Control and Market Access – Executive Summary

Topics: Market Creation, Micro Irrigation

Articles, Asia, India

Energy saving potential like in airline industry

Saving potential as if airline industry switches to Boeing 787 Dreamliner Producing and … Read more about Energy saving potential like in airline industry

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Asia, Books, Central America

Enfocando en la creación de mercados Por Urs Heierli

Como una ruta para el crecimiento de base amplia Un estudio realizado por Urs Heierli con el apoyo … Read more about Enfocando en la creación de mercados Por Urs Heierli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Market Approaches

Articles

Enfocando en la creación de mercados – Los seis ejemplos del estudio

Como una ruta de crecimiento de base amplia LOS SEIS EJEMPLOS DEL ESTUDIO: Los siguientes seis … Read more about Enfocando en la creación de mercados – Los seis ejemplos del estudio

Topics: Market Approaches

Articles

Executive Summary Market approaches that work for development

How the private sector can contribute to poverty reduction Download the study When … Read more about Executive Summary Market approaches that work for development

Topics: Market Approaches

Africa, Books, India

Globalisation with a human face: the organic cotton value chain by Urs Heierli

Where farmer and fashion designer meet – Globalisation with a human face in an organic cotton value … Read more about Globalisation with a human face: the organic cotton value chain by Urs Heierli

Topics: Agriculture, Value Chain

Asia, Master Theses

Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler

Analyzing the Business Model of Hydrologic Social Enterprise in Cambodia by Soraya … Read more about Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Asia, Videos

Good business for masons

For many masons in rural Vietnam, latrine production and installation has become an important … Read more about Good business for masons

Topics: Sanitation

Central America, Videos

Historia del filtro cerámico: entrevista con Ron Riviera (español)

Ron Rivera fue el motor dinámico detrás del filtro cerámico. El cuenta la historia de este filtro y … Read more about Historia del filtro cerámico: entrevista con Ron Riviera (español)

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Videos

History of the ceramic filter: Interview with the late Ron Riviera in english

Ron Rivera, the energetic driving force behind the ceramic water purifier tells the history of the … Read more about History of the ceramic filter: Interview with the late Ron Riviera in english

Topics: Safe Water

Articles

How can small farmers play in the high-value league?

1.1. Moving out of low productivity agriculture Traditional smallholder farming does no longer … Read more about How can small farmers play in the high-value league?

Topics: Micro Irrigation, Value Chain

Africa, Articles

How to disseminate malaria bednets effectively?

The right dissemination strategy for malaria bednets In searching for an effective dissemination … Read more about How to disseminate malaria bednets effectively?

Topics: Malaria, Supply Chain

India, Master Theses

Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Rural India By Amanda Ammann

A Case Study on Social Marketing, Awarness Cretion for Safe Water and Behabiour Change in India By … Read more about Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Rural India By Amanda Ammann

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, Master Theses

Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor

A case study on the role of carbon finance and social marketing in the case of Hydrologic, … Read more about Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Africa, Videos

Sanitation: Hygiene awareness with children

Children: The best carriers of hygiene messages are children. They can benefit themselves from … Read more about Sanitation: Hygiene awareness with children

Topics: Sanitation

Articles

In Memoriam: Ron Rivera

Just at the time of printing this publication, we learned the shocking news that Ron Rivera died in … Read more about In Memoriam: Ron Rivera

Topics: Safe Water

India, Master Theses

India: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Thomas Tenchio

A Case Study on India: The Challenge of Rural Distribution and Affordability by Thomas … Read more about India: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Thomas Tenchio

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

Asia, Master Theses

Solar pumping innovation and human-centered design By Karin Imoberdorf

The Example of a Micro Solar Pump in Bangladesh by Karin Imoberdorf Abstract This master study is … Read more about Solar pumping innovation and human-centered design By Karin Imoberdorf

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

Asia, Videos

Total sanitation: Involving the community in Bangladesh

Community: The involvement of local government and village committees is crucial to achieving a … Read more about Total sanitation: Involving the community in Bangladesh

Topics: Sanitation

Africa, Master Theses

Involving the diaspora for development By Andrea Courtin

Present and potential contribution for cooperation with SDC in the case of Tunisia by Andrea … Read more about Involving the diaspora for development By Andrea Courtin

Topics: Migration

Asia, Videos

Involving women in the sanitation comittee

Women are the group that benefits most from latrines. They are also the driving force for Total … Read more about Involving women in the sanitation comittee

Topics: Sanitation

Articles, South America

Irrigation and Broccoli in Ecuador

How small farmers can produce for export A commercialisation project in Ecuador 35 has organised … Read more about Irrigation and Broccoli in Ecuador

Topics: Micro Irrigation, Value Chain

Africa, Articles

Jeffrey Sachs controversy: give them free or selling them?

Balancing catch-up and keep-up Over the years, a consensus has been built up in Tanzania that ITN … Read more about Jeffrey Sachs controversy: give them free or selling them?

Topics: Malaria, Supply Chain

Asia, Videos

Making a business with latrines

A very crucial aspect of success in Bangladesh is the low-entry cost. The cheapest latrine can be … Read more about Making a business with latrines

Topics: Sanitation

Central America, Videos

Making ceramic filters in Nicaragua

This clip shows the production process of a Ceramic Filter from A to Z in a small factory in … Read more about Making ceramic filters in Nicaragua

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Master Theses

Micro-irrigation and financial needs of smallholders in Nicaragua By Isabelle Stauffer

A Field Study to Assess the Needs of BOP Farmers in terms of Microfinancing by Isabelle … Read more about Micro-irrigation and financial needs of smallholders in Nicaragua By Isabelle Stauffer

Topics: BOP Marketing, Micro Irrigation, Social Enterprise

Africa, Articles

Malaria and insecticide treated bednets

Malaria bednets are effective The burden of malaria is one that weighs heavily on Africa’s … Read more about Malaria and insecticide treated bednets

Topics: Malaria, Supply Chain

Books

Market approaches that work for development By Urs Heierli

How the private sector can contribute to poverty reduction This new study is drawing the lessons … Read more about Market approaches that work for development By Urs Heierli

Topics: Industry Transformation, Market Approaches, Supply Chain, Value Chain

Asia, Master Theses

Market Creation for Drip Irrigation in Kyrgyzstan By Markus Brauchli

A South-South Transfer from India to Kyrgyzstan by Markus Brauchli Abstract Presently worldwide … Read more about Market Creation for Drip Irrigation in Kyrgyzstan By Markus Brauchli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Market Creation, Micro Irrigation

Africa, Master Theses

Marketing Drip Irrigation to the BOP in Burkina Faso By Alexander Krizan

The Case of iDE in Burkina Faso by Alexander Krizan Abstract Over a billion people have to … Read more about Marketing Drip Irrigation to the BOP in Burkina Faso By Alexander Krizan

Topics: BOP Marketing, Market Creation, Micro Irrigation

Marketing d’une eau potable aux clients de la base de la pyramide

Articles

Marketing d’une eau potable aux clients de la base de la pyramide

Pourquoi est-ce si difficile de fournir de l’eau potable aux pauvres tandis que c’est si profitable … Read more about Marketing d’une eau potable aux clients de la base de la pyramide

Topics: Safe Water

Asia, Books, Central America

Marketing safe water systems by Urs Heierli

Why it is so hard to get safe water to the poor and so profitable to sell it to the rich by Urs … Read more about Marketing safe water systems by Urs Heierli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, Master Theses

Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann

A Case Study on a Social Enterprise Approach in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann Abstract Access to safe … Read more about Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Africa, Master Theses

Marketing safe water – lessons for scaling up a social enterprise in Guinea By Alain Bühlmann

by Alain Bühlmann Abstract Market based approaches to safe water development are a promising tool … Read more about Marketing safe water – lessons for scaling up a social enterprise in Guinea By Alain Bühlmann

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Master Theses, South America

Marketing Sanitation to the BOP in Peru By Christian Vousvouras

A Case Study on Sanitation in Peru by Christian Vousvouras Abstract Can you imagine leaving your … Read more about Marketing Sanitation to the BOP in Peru By Christian Vousvouras

Topics: BOP Marketing, Sanitation, Social Marketing

Africa, Master Theses

Measuring the Impact of Bicycles in Burkina Faso By Joe Peier

A case study on the role and impact of bicycles in rural Burkina Faso by Joe Peier Abstract This … Read more about Measuring the Impact of Bicycles in Burkina Faso By Joe Peier

Topics: Social Enterprise, Transportation

Africa, Master Theses

Measuring the Impact of Bicycles in Tanzania By Nikolai Räber

A case study on the role and impact of bicycles in rural Tanzania by Nikolai Räber Abstract This … Read more about Measuring the Impact of Bicycles in Tanzania By Nikolai Räber

Topics: Social Enterprise, Transportation

Asia, Videos

Medium scale latrine producer

This medium sized producer makes around 50 latrines in a month. He also sells other cement-based … Read more about Medium scale latrine producer

Topics: Sanitation

India, Master Theses

Safe Water Delivery in India: Is Micro Franchising the solution? By Katherine Eve Platzer

Micro franchising for the last mile delivery to the base of the pyramid in India: The case of … Read more about Safe Water Delivery in India: Is Micro Franchising the solution? By Katherine Eve Platzer

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Asia, Videos

Motivation convenience

Even poor people are interested in investing in a latrine. It improves the convenience and also … Read more about Motivation convenience

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Books

One fly is deadlier than a 100 tigers – The sanitation marketing miracle By Urs Heierli

Total sanitation as a business and community action in Bangladesh and elsewhere by Urs Heierli and … Read more about One fly is deadlier than a 100 tigers – The sanitation marketing miracle By Urs Heierli

Topics: Sanitation, Social Marketing, Supply Chain

Africa, Master Theses

Marketing Safe Water in Guinea – business or NGO approach By Oezge Aydogan

A Case Study on Marketing Safe Water in Guinea to BOP by Oezge Aydogan Abstract Conventional … Read more about Marketing Safe Water in Guinea – business or NGO approach By Oezge Aydogan

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Asia, Videos

Organising slum sanitation

Slum caretaker: Every family in this Dhaka slum pays 10 Takas per month to this caretaker. His job … Read more about Organising slum sanitation

Topics: Sanitation

Articles, India

Overcoming Poverty in Tippehalli

Drip irrigation and pomegranates in Tippehalli (India) The village of Tippehalli in the State of … Read more about Overcoming Poverty in Tippehalli

Topics: Micro Irrigation, Value Chain

Central America, Master Theses

Overcoming the Thin Months in Coffee in Honduras By Fabiana Margadant

How diversification can generate stable and higher incomes in Marcala (Honduras) by Fabiana … Read more about Overcoming the Thin Months in Coffee in Honduras By Fabiana Margadant

Topics: BOP Marketing, Micro Irrigation, Value Chain

Asia, Books, Central America

Poverty Alleviation as a Business By Urs Heierli and Paul Polak

The market creation approach to development A study by Urs Heierli with support and contribution … Read more about Poverty Alleviation as a Business By Urs Heierli and Paul Polak

Topics: BOP Marketing, Market Approaches

Articles

Poverty Alleviation as a Business – The Art of What Works

Why is it so that those cheap medicines or mosquito nets do not reach the children of the poorest … Read more about Poverty Alleviation as a Business – The Art of What Works

Topics: Market Approaches

Articles

Poverty, equity and irrigation

Pedaling out of poverty An in-depth study by Prof. Tushaar Shah has revealed that the Treadle Pump … Read more about Poverty, equity and irrigation

Topics: Micro Irrigation, Supply Chain

Asia, Videos

Sanitation in West Bengal: Reaching Children with poems

Sanitation and hygiene education: It is important to involve children and educate them. Poems are a … Read more about Sanitation in West Bengal: Reaching Children with poems

Topics: Sanitation

India, Master Theses

Market penetration for safe drinking water in Rural India by Viola Zoller

Market penetration of safe water at the base of the pyramid (BoP) in India by Viola … Read more about Market penetration for safe drinking water in Rural India by Viola Zoller

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, India, Videos

Sanitary mart by Ram Krishna mission, West Bengal, India

Sanitary Marts are small production units run by women. These Sanitary Marts are not run by a … Read more about Sanitary mart by Ram Krishna mission, West Bengal, India

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, India, Videos

Sanitation in schools – West Bengal

Schools play a key role. Headmasters and teachers are spreading the message. Many slogans have been … Read more about Sanitation in schools – West Bengal

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Videos

Sanitation needs in a slum

Urban sanitation issues in slums: It may be technically more difficult to provide sanitation … Read more about Sanitation needs in a slum

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Videos

Sanitation production as an NGO activity: Latrine production

In West Bengal, latrine production centres are run by NGOs. They are not very profitable – in fact, … Read more about Sanitation production as an NGO activity: Latrine production

Topics: Sanitation

Articles

Searchers and better aid delivery systems

Which aid delivery system is more effective? Development and markets are often considered to be … Read more about Searchers and better aid delivery systems

Topics: Market Approaches

Africa, Articles

Sharon Stone’s flop: how good ideas could do harm

Children are dying today! When Sharon Stone, an actress, attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) in … Read more about Sharon Stone’s flop: how good ideas could do harm

Topics: Malaria, Supply Chain

Africa, Books

Should Malaria bednets be sold, or given free? By Urs Heierli and Christian Lengeler

How the private sector can contribute to malaria control by Urs Heierli and Christian … Read more about Should Malaria bednets be sold, or given free? By Urs Heierli and Christian Lengeler

Topics: Malaria, Supply Chain

Asia, Videos

Small latrine producer in a village

Small producer: In almost every village there is a highly motivated workshop owner, eager to sell … Read more about Small latrine producer in a village

Topics: Sanitation

Master Theses, South America

Socio-Economic Impact of Water Harvesting in Brazil By Simon Locher

Assessing new investment opportunites for farmers of the BOP by Simon Locher Abstract Rural poor … Read more about Socio-Economic Impact of Water Harvesting in Brazil By Simon Locher

Topics: BOP Marketing, Micro Irrigation, Value Chain

India, Master Theses

Spirulina Candies: A Business Approach to Combat Malnutrition By Selina Haeny

Marketing Lessons from the Base of the Pyramid by Selina Haeny Abstract It is a silent, insidious … Read more about Spirulina Candies: A Business Approach to Combat Malnutrition By Selina Haeny

Topics: BOP Marketing, Malnutrition, Social Marketing

Articles

Supermarkets, small farmers and irrigation

The paramount impact of supermarketisation In general, the market share for fresh agricultural … Read more about Supermarkets, small farmers and irrigation

Topics: Market Creation, Value Chain

Asia, Master Theses

Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser

by Raphael Graser Abstract Water is a basic need for life, human right and public good. … Read more about Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Books, India

Sustainable Approaches to Combat Malnutrition By Urs Heierli and Denis von der Weid

Small Scale Production and Marketing of Spirulina by Urs Heierli with support and contribution from … Read more about Sustainable Approaches to Combat Malnutrition By Urs Heierli and Denis von der Weid

Topics: BOP Marketing, Malnutrition, Social Marketing

India, Master Theses

Sustainable Business Approaches to Combat Malnutrition By Tobias Stahel

A Comarative Study of Danone-Grameen Bank's popular yoghurt in Bangladesh with Antenna Foundation's … Read more about Sustainable Business Approaches to Combat Malnutrition By Tobias Stahel

Topics: BOP Marketing, Malnutrition, Social Marketing

Africa

Sustainable Cotton Farming

The Impact of Organic Cotton Agriculture on the Wellbeing of bioRe Farmers in Rural Tanzania by … Read more about Sustainable Cotton Farming

Topics: Agriculture, Value Chain

Africa, Master Theses

Tanzania: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Simon Moser

A Case Study on Tanzania: The Challenge of Rural Distribution and Affordability by Simon … Read more about Tanzania: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Simon Moser

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

Africa, Articles

Tanzania’s successful malaria bednets programme

The NATNETS programme in Tanzania Approximately 100,000 deaths are attributed to malaria yearly in … Read more about Tanzania’s successful malaria bednets programme

Topics: Malaria, Supply Chain

Central America, Videos

Testing the water quality of a filter

This clip shows how to test the water with a simple HACH test. It shows whether the water is … Read more about Testing the water quality of a filter

Topics: Safe Water

Articles

The art of what works

Why Ray Kroc became a billionaire and Napoleon lost at Waterloo? The art of what works: a plea for … Read more about The art of what works

Topics: Market Approaches

Articles, Asia, India

The most energy efficient brick kiln

Energy efficiency of different kilns The energy consumption varies significantly between different … Read more about The most energy efficient brick kiln

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Central America, Videos

The origin of the Ceramic Water Purifier (CWP)

A ceramic water purifier lined with colloidal silver was developed in Nicaragua by Potters for … Read more about The origin of the Ceramic Water Purifier (CWP)

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Master Theses

The Thin Months: Hunger in the Coffeelands in Nicaragua By Anne-Laurence Zingg

How Smallholder Farmers in Nicaragua Can Generate more Regular Income Streams Through … Read more about The Thin Months: Hunger in the Coffeelands in Nicaragua By Anne-Laurence Zingg

Topics: BOP Marketing, Micro Irrigation, Value Chain

Asia, Videos

TV before latrine

IDE – International Development Enterprises has successfully marketed latrines in Vietnam. This clip … Read more about TV before latrine

Topics: Sanitation

Asia

Une mouche est plus funeste qu’une centaine de tigres

L’assainissement total comme un métier profitable et une action communautaire au Bangladesh et … Read more about Une mouche est plus funeste qu’une centaine de tigres

Topics: Sanitation

Central America, Videos

What to do if a filter is broken?

Sometimes, filters can break, as all goods made from clay will do. Two problem arise: 1) there is … Read more about What to do if a filter is broken?

Topics: Safe Water

Asia, Videos

When I have money…I will make my latrine beautiful

When I have money, I may build a supersculpture. Latrine owner: This man is proud to have a cheap … Read more about When I have money…I will make my latrine beautiful

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Videos

Why do women want a latrine?

Women are most interested in having a latrine. Health aspects are important for them, once they are … Read more about Why do women want a latrine?

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Videos

Woman and total sanitation in West Bengal

Women are the key to Total Sanitation. While women are most interested in health effects, they are … Read more about Woman and total sanitation in West Bengal

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Videos

Sanitation: Women want privacy and comfort

The real reasons for latrine adoption are more subtle: privacy comfort safety This … Read more about Sanitation: Women want privacy and comfort

Topics: Sanitation

Articles

Yunus versus Polak: Income poverty

Income generation or marketing to the poor? "Yoghurt or cucumber" is the title of a recent book … Read more about Yunus versus Polak: Income poverty

Topics: Market Approaches

Africa, Master Theses

Zambia: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Bettina Naef

A Case Study on Zambia: The Challenge of Rural Distribution and Affordability by Bettina … Read more about Zambia: Marketing Solar Lights to the Base of the Pyramid By Bettina Naef

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

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