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Appropedia is a dynamic and open library wiki, focused on success in two core initiatives:

Reduce poverty through International Development
Increase Sustainability through the use of Appropriate Technology

Learn more about Appropedia's vision and mission at our Mission page.

The material on this site is here free (as in speech) for your use! Use the search box below (or at left), click on one of the categories in the table below, or browse all categories and all 14,480 articles. If you don't find what you're looking for, we would appreciate it if you would let us know on our Requested content page.

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Projects: In-country and academic projects: Bathing water project, Madura, Indonesia, 2000 and UTC Solar Distiller
Organizations: Organizations, e.g. Demotech, Practical Action and AIDG
Topics: Public education and discourse topics: Subject matter articles, e.g. Photovoltaics and Rainwater
Programs: Schools, Summer Intensives, Classes, Workshops: Schools, Summer Intensives, Classes, Workshops, e.g. Parras
How tos: Step by step instructions: Step by step instructions, from how to Weld wood, to constructing a Home biogas system
Theses: Thesis papers: Provides a place for your thesis to be more publicly accessible than your university library, e.g. Water management & culture in Indonesian cities
Coordination: For managing events, publications, projects: Organize your collaborations here, e.g. Car-Free Day

OLPC confirms 1M orders

Strong demand should help lower costs faster

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