Publications

Handouts are provided for our courses for a charge to cover photocopy costs.


The Importance of People The Importance of People

Experiences, lessons and ideas on rural development training in Zimbabwe: Hlekweni and beyond
Hlekweni, Bulawayo 1987; Martin de Graaf - Editor; Brigid Wilmore - Assistant Editor; 191pp

A publication to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Hlekweni, with a foreword by Canaan Banana, then president of Zimbabwe.

  • Introduction
  • The Hlekweni Experience
  • Training for Rural Development: Strategy
  • Training for Rural Development: Some Issues
  • The Future
  • Conclusion


Small Project Financial Management

A practical guide to simple accounting and budgeting for rural groups in Zimbabwe
Hlekweni, Bulawayo 1986; 54pp

Provides a simple introduction to managing the money of a small income generating project.

  • Introduction
  • What is Financial Management
  • Income, Expense and Profit Recording
  • Budgeting
  • Inventory Control


Soil Conservation

How to Plant Vetiver Grass

Guides in English, Zulu, Siswati, Shona, Sepedi and Afrikaans

Vetiver Grass - The Hedge Against Erosion

A comprehensive guide

Utshani I-Vetiver

A pictorial guide in Zulu and English on the causes of erosion, planting and using vetiver. For schools and communities.

Soil Conservation Manual

18pp SFDF Swaziland (A5)


Building

How to build a pit-latrine

40pp MOH Swaziland

Repair and Maintenance of Small Earth Dams

30pp FSG 109 SD
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