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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Entering the market with Solar Pumps at the Base of the Pyramid by Michael Sinniger

Central America, Master Theses

Entering the market with Solar Pumps at the Base of the Pyramid by Michael Sinniger

A case study of Nicaragua According to the latest data on global poverty, 767 million people have … Read more about Entering the market with Solar Pumps at the Base of the Pyramid by Michael Sinniger

Topics: Agriculture, BOP Marketing, Energy, Market Approaches, Market Creation, Micro Irrigation, Social Enterprise, solar pumps, Supply Chain, Value Chain

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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