01.01.1991 This book reports on the proceedings of the National Conference which was help to present and discuss the specific experiences of different government and nongovernment organizations involved in the promotion and development of microenterprises in the Philippines.
With this book, ACCION wishes to illustrate the importance of the micro-business sector as a whole to the economic future of Latin American countries and to provide insight into the complex nature of the urban slum economy.
The main findings of this study support the hypothesis that village chicken production forms the basis for transforming the rural poultry sector from subsistence to a more economically productive base. This study also highlights the importance of information systems, which include data management...
03.01.1996 Written in plain, jargon-free language, this book provides vital information to help producers export more effectively. Keeping the perspective and situation of small-scale exporters in mind, it covers every aspect of exporting that it is important to know. 186 pages, photos
Appropriate Food Packaging is a compendium of packaging materials and cost-effective methods that can be applied at a small to medium scale in developing countries. This book helps manufacturers to face the challenges that improving their packaging systems present, including assessing whether...
This book is the result of seven years' experience of working on financial record-keeping with Oxfam's overseas offices and projects. But the procedures that it describes are not specific to Oxfam, or even to development projects. It should be useful to any small group that needs to keep accurate...
This book brings together important aspects of both the technological and business skills needed to successfully start and operate a small food proccessing business. The emphasis is on thorough planning before the enterprise is established and then careful control of production to minimize costs...
01.01.2000 This issue sees the birth of 'Problems, Problems', with Professor Malcolm Harper trying to give helpful answers and suggestions to the hard-pressed and lonely managers of microfinance and BDs projects everywhere. While light-hearted in tone, we hope that his section will try to get to grips with...
01.01.1993 Discover how easy and profitable it is to grow and sell vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs and small livestock from your own Backyard Market Garden.