The Old Ways of Development Don't Work - Here's a Way that Does Work


	The Old Ways of Development Don't Work - Here's a Way that Does Work

nedhamson1

1-29-2009 10:51 AM

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green and humane, human rights, development

nedhamson1 says:

Good read about an on-the-ground way for meaningful and appropriate technology to spur development and provide much needed water for drinking and for agriculture.

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