By admin on Apr 29, 2011 in Development Tools, Farm Technology | 0 Comments
FarmFriday features module 1 of the Learning AgriCultures series put up by the admirable folks over at agriculturesnetwork.org. Module 1 provides an overview of issues to be explored in the Learning AgriCultures series. This series aims to provide support to educators in explaining the principles behind sustainable small-scale farming. Module 1 serves as the introduction [...]
By admin on Dec 9, 2010 in Agricultural Researches, Development Tools | 0 Comments
Here’s a toolset that would be very helpful to researchers everywhere.. The One World Trust, with support from the International Development Research Centre, has created an interactive, online database of tools to help organisations conducting policy relevant research become more accountable. The Trust has built the online accountability database to support researchers, campaigners and research [...]
By admin on Dec 5, 2010 in Development Aid, Development Tools, Hunger and Poverty, News Clippings, Rural Poverty in SEA | 0 Comments
Something we picked up while browsing The Economist. Food for thought when planning anti-poverty programmes The Economist CELIA ORBOC, a cake-seller in the Philippines, spent her little stipend on a wooden shack, giving her five children a roof over their heads for the first time. In Kyrgyzstan Sharmant Oktomanova spent hers buying flour to feed [...]
By Jet Hermida on Aug 25, 2009 in Development Tools, ICT and Small Farmers | 0 Comments
TechTuesday showcases this very interesting SMS application from the inventive guys over at Development Seed. Apparently, with this software, all you need is a USB drive, a computer with internet, and a GSM modem or cell phone…. and “you can have a gateway up and running that is totally decentralized and pushing information up to [...]
By Jet Hermida on Aug 16, 2009 in Development Tools | 0 Comments
ToolkitSunday shares this guide on “how to facilitate participatory processes with multiple stakeholders” by D. Bradley and H. Schneider of the Voluntary Service Overseas. The benefits of participatory approaches can only be felt if all those involved have a common understanding and set of expectations. This guide, designed for volunteers, partner organisations and staff, is [...]
By Jet Hermida on Apr 18, 2008 in Agricultural Researches, Development Tools, Rural Poverty in SEA | 0 Comments
This is an old research undertaken by PhilDHRRA Luzon to develop a monitoring system that will track the performance of each member NGO based on their set commitment to rural poverty reduction. The monitoring system is part of the operational framework on rural poverty reduction that rationalizes the role of each NGO member and the [...]
By Jet Hermida on Apr 17, 2008 in Development Tools, LSFM-ASEAN | 0 Comments
here’s a template that LSFM is currently using in their research activities. download the template here…
By Jet Hermida on Mar 4, 2008 in Development Tools, Farm Technology, ICT and Small Farmers | 2 Comments
For today’s TechTuesday, I present you the impressive application called FrontlineSMS developed by the techies at kiwanja.net. Btw, did i tell that its FREE! i’m downloading it now and gonna test it soon. FrontlineSMS is the first text messaging system to be conceived, designed and written firmly with the needs of the non-profit sector in [...]
By Jet Hermida on Nov 29, 2007 in Development Tools | 0 Comments
A downloadable template for conducting documentation: 1. Suggested template for documentation
By Jet Hermida on Nov 21, 2007 in Development Tools | 0 Comments
Downloadable rural poverty reduction monitoring tool: 1. Rural poverty reduction monitoring tool
By Jet Hermida on Nov 18, 2007 in Development Tools | 0 Comments
Below are some downloadable development tools developed or enhanced by Asiadhrra: 1. AsiaDHRRA organizational growth checklist 2. Revised AsiaDHRRA organizational growth monitoring tool
By Jet Hermida on Nov 15, 2007 in Development Tools | 0 Comments
A downloadable tool developed and enhanced by Asiadhrra for conducting inventory of agricultural products: 1. Inventory of Agricultural Product
By Jet Hermida on Nov 13, 2007 in Development Tools, Rural Women | 0 Comments
Below are selected readings on empowering rural women: 1. Empowering rural women policies, institutions, and gendered outcomes in natural resources management 2. Empowering women farmer 3. Empowering women for food security
By Jet Hermida on Oct 21, 2007 in Development Tools, Organizational Development | 0 Comments
a tool that AsiaDHRRA uses in tracking our members organizational development. download the monitoring tool here…
By Jet Hermida on Sep 10, 2007 in Development Tools, Organizational Development | 0 Comments
One of the tools we use in monitoring the DHRRA’s performance and growth as an organization.
