Distributed publishers
Practical Action Publishing currently distributes for:
IDRC
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) / Centre de Recherches pour le Developpement International (CRDI), Ottowa, Canada
A leading publisher of international development literature since 1971, IDRC is Canada's main research agency on development issues. They publish the results of IDRC-supported research on global and regional issues related to sustainable and equitable development in English, French and Spanish. IDRC contributes to the body of knowledge on development issues to further the cause of global understanding and equity.
Practical Action Publishing are the exclusive European distributors of IDRC Books.
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INTRAC
International NGO Training and Research Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom
INTRAC is committed to improving the organisational effectiveness and programme performance of Northern and Southern NGOs involved in relief and development work. INTRAC recognises and supports the commitment of the NGO sector to values that promote sustainable development, social justice, empowerment and participation.
INTRAC Publications seeks to disseminate findings obtained through its integrated training, research and consultancy programme, based on NGO development experience.
Practical Action Publishing are the exclusive European and North American trade distributors of INTRAC Publications.
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NRI Publications
National Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, Chatham, UK
NRI publishes affordable books on agricultural development in support of sustainable livelihoods. Based on sound scientific and socio-economic research, these books range from offering advice to policy makers and natural resource managers through to extension material for use at grass roots level.
Practical Action Publishing are the exclusive worldwise trade distributors for NRI Publications.
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SKAT Publications
Swiss Centre for Development Cooperation in Technology and Management (SKAT), St. Gallen, Switzerland
Founded in 1978, SKAT is one of the original European development agencies to emerge from the 'Small is Beautiful' movement. Over the years SKAT has become the leading Swiss consultancy firm working internationally in the field of rural and urban infrastructure. SKAT's main areas of focus are Water and Sanitation, Architecture and Building, Urban Development, and Transport Infrastructure.
Practical Action Publishing are the exclusive European and North American trade distributors of SKAT Publications.
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WEDC Publications
Water, Engineering and Development Centre Institute of Development Engineering, Loughborough, UK
WEDC Publications include books, manuals, academic papers, conference proceedings, reports, articles, projects, and case studies published either by WEDC or though other international publishers.
Practical Action Publishing are the exclusive worldwise trade distributors for WEDC Publications.
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