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The artisanal mining of alluvial gold is an extremely common small mining activity in many countries. This is a comprehensive and practical guide aimed at filling a need for improved goldmining techniques.

Step-by-step instructions on designing, installing and operating water supply systems based on hydraulic ram pumps. With illustrations and diagrams, and details of a pump designed for local manufacture and notes for those developing their own model.

Farmer First presents a new paradigm and methods for agricultural research. Starting with farmers' own capacity for innovation, contributors from the agricultural and social sciences, ecology, economics and geography make the case for a farmer-first mode to complement the traditional transfer of technology.

Development professionals now need new approaches and methods for interacting, learning and knowing. Through analysing experience - of past mistakes and myths, and of the continuing methodological revolution of PRA (participatory rural appraisal) - the author points towards solutions.

Three volumes designed to assist workers in the field who are encouraging the development of self-reliant creative communities. The book has as its basic philosophy the belief that we should all participate in making this world a more just place to live in.

The book is aimed both at HIV/AIDS workers who are interested in NGO programmes, and about NGO workers who want to explore what NGOs can do to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS.

This book brings together important aspects of both the technological and business skills needed to successfully start and operate a small food processing business. The emphasis is on thorough planning before the enterprise is established and then careful control of production to minimize costs and maintain the desired product quality. The book is a training aid for extension workers and small enterprise development organizations.Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (ACP-EU)The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) was establishedin 1983 under the Lome Convention between the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific)Group of States and the European Union Member States. Since 2000 it has operatedwithin the framework of the ACP-EC Cotonou Agreement. CTA''s tasks are to developand provide services that improve access to information for agricultural and ruraldevelopment, and to strengthen the capacity of ACP countries to produce, acquire,exchange and utilise information in this area. CTA''s programmes are organised aroundfour principal themes: developing information management and partnership strategiesneeded for policy formulation and implementation; promoting contact and exchange ofexperience; providing ACP partners with information on demand; and strengtheningtheir information and communication capacities.CTA, Postbus 380, 6700 AJ Wageningen, The Netherlands