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Mrs. Chabayanzara follows podcast instructions to draw cattle vaccine, Zimbabwe - Lawrence Gudza

No local input, no impact

Pushing technology won't work without engaging poor communities, says Lawrence Gudza
Women operating foot water pump in Kenya - Flickr/waterdotorg

Grassroots ignored

Policymakers overlook grassroots innovation — but need to get it on the development agenda, says Tony Marjoram

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Flour mill on a scooter - SRISTI, Ahmedabad

Alternative innovation

Facts and figures on grassroots innovation — its champions, challenges and potential to promote sustainability
Indian children pumping water - Flickr/pyjama

Uncovering innovation

Innovation is thriving in local communities all over the world

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Shri Y Mangi Singh from Manipur, India invented a kouna grass mat-weaving machine - SRISTI, Ahmedabad

Protecting inventors

The knowledge and innovations created by poorer communities need new models of rights protection, argues Anil Gupta

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