Where modern heating and cooking fuels for domestic, institutional, commercial and industrial use are not readily available, briquettes made from biomass residues could contribute to the sustainable supply of energy. This study reviews the briquette making process, looking at the entire value chain starting from the type and characteristics of feedstock used for briquette making to the potential market for briquettes in developing countries. It also analyzes the role that gender plays in briquette production. Depending on the raw materials used and technologies applied during production, fuel briquettes come in different qualities and dimensions, and thus require appropriate targeting of different market segments. Key drivers of success in briquette production and marketing include ensuring consistent supply of raw materials with good energy qualities, appropriate technologies, and consistency in the quality and supply of the briquettes. Creating strong partnerships with key stakeholders, such as the municipality, financiers and other actors within the briquette value chain, and enabling policy are important drivers for the success of briquette businesses.
Goodnight Kuu Kuu takes you on a sweet adventure as young Katoto describes the encounters and surroundings as the mother-child bond inevitably keeps growing. Katoto takes in a whirlwind of cozy, familiar sights and startling scenes, skittering movements and bouncy rides, scary sounds and socializing laughter until Katoto must say goodnight. An endearing story told by Wamoro P. Njenga with artwork by award-winning illustrator Anne Sibley O"Brien.
Where modern heating and cooking fuels for domestic, institutional, commercial and industrial use are not readily available, briquettes made from biomass residues could contribute to the sustainable supply of energy. This study reviews the briquette making process, looking at the entire value chain starting from the type and characteristics of feedstock used for briquette making to the potential market for briquettes in developing countries. It also analyzes the role that gender plays in briquette production. Depending on the raw materials used and technologies applied during production, fuel briquettes come in different qualities and dimensions, and thus require appropriate targeting of different market segments. Key drivers of success in briquette production and marketing include ensuring consistent supply of raw materials with good energy qualities, appropriate technologies, and consistency in the quality and supply of the briquettes. Creating strong partnerships with key stakeholders, such as the municipality, financiers and other actors within the briquette value chain, and enabling policy are important drivers for the success of briquette businesses.
This report thus presents the results of a study to determine access to water sources by pastoral communities and their livestock in Isiolo District of Kenya, with special focus on water availability during drought conditions. The study was conducted between 2002 and 2003. It utilized GIS tools and information gathered through rapid assessments involving researchers, government officers, local communities and NGOs. Isiolo is an ASAL district in Eastern Province of Kenya, where pastoral livestock systems form the main economic activity, but water scarcity and recurrent drought are major constraints. From the study, GIS thematic maps were developed to include rainfall distribution, land use-cover, drainage systems, hydrogeology and grazing potential as well as types and location of water sources, their operational status and major characteristics.
Poetry of the Heart is a powerful and uplifting collection of poems that explore the profound themes of love, heartbreak, self-love, and raw and unfiltered emotions. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt words, this book will take you on an emotional journey of growth and healing. From sorrowful and sorrowful reflections to joyful and uplifting musings, Poetry of the Heart will provide you with a powerful and positive message that will make your heart smile and weep at the same time while hopefully helping you mend the remaining scars of any current or past struggles.
Dr. Sinbad is a fictional comic about an untrained doctor treating patients in a small village in Africa. Once a janitor in a city clinic, she had observed keenly as health workers treated patients and sometimes helped them discharge minor medical tasks. Later, she would open her own clinic in the village. Dr. Sinbad is greedy, blunt, covetous and money-grabbing but Nevertheless, the village medical champion. Her eccentrics will surely tickle your funny bone. Enjoy
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