The link directs to a short article on the ways that traditional decision-making was organized in parts of Africa. It states that it may be a better idea to root contemporary African governance in such participatory, traitional methods, then to copy foreign methods, as is the case in any African countries, and which in many aspects does not seem to work out very well. … Read more
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Minority Voices Web Training Manual For minority and indigenous activists, journalists and campaigners (in Africa)
This training manual is part of the Minority Voices programme run by Minority Rights Group (MRG). This is an EU-funded project designed to increase the inclusion of minority voices in media coverage. This manual will be used as the basis for training minority and indigenous activists, and their advocates, to undertake their own online campaigning and media work. It explains what online tools are available, how to plan an online activity and how to use those relevant tools to build a campaign or … Read more
Guide of cultural differences Differences relevant for health workers and development workers
Cultural differences may be relevant to understand when providing healthcare and other development work. This guide lists relevant cultural traits for several countries. It is tailored for health workers, but may be of use and relevance for other people working in development as well. … Read more
Protecting the rights of minorities in Africa A guide for human rights activists and civil society organizations
The guide functions similarly to a handbook for activists and organizations working in the field of protection of minority rights and interests. There exists a large legal framework on international and pan-African level which support minority rights. The guide informs about these frameworks and the relevant instiutions, which can be used to the benefit of minorities. The link below directs to a website where the guide can be downloaded in PDF. … Read more
An Overview of Natural Building Techniques Descriptions by an architect
Architect Joseph Kennedy lists several natural building methods, including the most important weaknesses and strengths of each. … Read more
Societal Impact Measurement A Paradigm for a Sustainable Society
The Societal Impact Measurement is a method of measuring the effects of a project on several dimensions of sustainability, both environmental as well as social. Originally developed for the 1996 Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) in Istanbul, Turkey, it urges people to take responsibility for the broad implications of their particular decisions and actions. … Read more
The Mukombe handwashing device A smart, DIY tippy-tap
The Mukombe is a hand washing device – a “tippy tap” as it is commonly known within the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) scene – as it just requires a little tip to provide the user with just enough water to wash the hands. In water-arid areas, such a simple device can be essential to hygiene. … Read more
How to change behaviour reg sanitation Video lecture by prof. psychology
Behaviour change is an important factor for the successful implementation of water and sanitation projects to reach better hygiene and health standards. However, very often we do not know what motivates people to behave in this way or another as well as which drivers or barriers play an important role in their behavioural choices. An international expert in the field of environmental psychology, Hans-Joachim Mosler explains his 'evidence-based behaviour change concept'. He shows how this … Read more
Jane Goodall: How humans and animals can live together Video talk on integrating social and environmental development
Jane Goodall is a great proponant of using smart and holistic programmes to rehabilitate destroyed natural areas while improving the quality of life of the locals. What is more, she argues these two elements are inseperable. In the video talk she gives several examples of successful holistic rehabilitation programmes she has been involved in. The second link below shows a summary of one of her main programmes called TACARE (or 'Take Care'). … Read more
The Humanure Toilet Build your own compost toilet
This is a quick description of how to build your own compost toilet using little materials, the manure can afterwards also be used very well for gardening (once composted properly). … Read more
