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  Promoting resource efficiency along the supply chain of key sectors in South Asia: options and opportunities

  Knowledge Partnership Programme, 2014

  Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are engines of economic growth, providing livelihoods to large populations in South Asian countries. However, over exploitation of natural resources can severely impact sustainability of industrial production systems.
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  The Middle Classes of India, Kenya and South Africa

  Knowledge Partnership Programme, 2014

  This report on the middle class is the outcome of a fruitful collaboration between three leading think tanks from emerging democracies. They are:
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  India Nepal Knowledge Exchange Visit January 2014

  Knowledge Partnership Programme, 2014

  This report details the exposure visit for Nepal Government Officials to India which was organised by the KPP Management team to share learnings from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). The visit  focused on the various steps in implementing MGNREGS and the practical challenges which are faced on ground by the local bodies.
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  Prevalence of household-level food insecurity and its determinants in an urban resettlement colony in North India

  Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2014

  An adequate food intake, in terms of quantity and quality, is a key to healthy life. Malnutrition is the most serious consequence of food insecurity and has a multitude of health and economic implications. India has the world’s largest population living in slums, and these have largely been underserved areas.
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  Promoting resource efficiency along the supply chain of key sectors: stimulating knowledge partnership in South Asia

  Knowledge Partnership Programme, 2015

  Rapid development coupled with high population growth in South Asia has led to unsustainable use of natural resources resulting in serious environmental and social problems. These problems may constraint growth
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  South-south technology transfer low carbon building technologies: construction manual - Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln (VSBK)

  Knowledge Partnership Programme, 2014

  The Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln technology, developed in China, is an energy-efficient, environment-friendly and economically-viable means to produce quality bricks. The kiln can be built within eight to twelve weeks;
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  South-south technology transfer low carbon building technologies: operational manual: vertical Shaft Brick Kiln (VSBK)

  Knowledge Partnership Programme, 2014

  This manual describes the commissioning and operations of a Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln (VSBK). It outlines the standard methods for operating a VSBK. This Malawi specific operation manual is based on more than a decade long practical working experience in Asia.
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  TARA BrickMek-Super User Manual

  Knowledge Partnership Programme, 2014

  This user manual has been developed in response to the interest in Malawi in understanding the process of production of green bricks. It aims to describe the methods of production of green bricks through the TARA BrickMek-Super. The manual also explains in detail the methods of management of manpower, trouble shooting and maintenance of the machine.
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  Employment, wages and productivity in Indian agriculture

  Institute of Economic Growth, India, 2006

  Though the share of agriculture in the aggregate economy has declined rapidly in India, it assumes a pivotal role in the rural economy. The NSS quinquennial surveys on employment show a decline in the share of agriculture and an increase in the share of non-agricultural sector in aggregate employment. Such a structural shift though expected in a developing economy, has been slower in India.
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  Contract farming in India: options and implications for small and large farmers

  Institute of Economic Growth, India, 2006

  The Indian economy grew at an impressive rate in the last decade and demographic pressure also slowed. Yet, the incidence of unemployment (CDS) towards the end of the 1990s was more than seven per cent. The situation is especially disconcerting in the rural sector. Employment in rural sector, which is associated mostly with agriculture, stagnated during the 90s.

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