Message-ID: <373025CC.764222E5@icimod.org.np> Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 16:34:45 +0530 From: Sangeeta Pandey <mailto:sangeeta@icimod.org.np> Subject: New Publications from ICIMOD To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
The following new publications of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) are now available. Please contact our Distribution Officer <mailto:nira@icimod.org.np> to place your orders, or fill in the on-line order form at <http://www.icimod.org.sg/publications/catalogue/order.htm>.Please visit our website's publications' section <http://www.icimod.org.sg/publications/pubmenu.htm >for our entire catalogue of publications. You will find all our newsletters and Issues in Mountain Development on-line.
Thank you.
Sangeeta Pandey Documentation Officer ICIMOD
------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Partap, U., 1999. Pollination management of mountain crops through beekeeping: trainers' resource book. Kathmandu: ICIMOD. 117p. ISBN 92-9115-869-0
Price: US$ 20.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 15.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 10.00 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract: The present publication is part of ICIMOD's initiative to promote wider use of honeybees to contain declining crop productivity due to pollination failure. This resource book is for training extension workers and mountain farmers to use bees for pollination. It covers several topics related to managing bees for crop pollination. Several illustrations have been added to facilitate understanding of the various processes. The book provides a general introduction to pollination; explains the reasons why different kinds of bees are important crop pollinators; and describes how they pollinate a crop. It describes the limitations in using bees in traditional fixed-comb hives for crop pollination and explains the advantages of movable-frame hives. The role of the hive bees, Apis cerana and Apis mellifera, as crop pollinators rather than wild bees, and how to manage them for pollination of crops in general are described in detail. Descriptions of the management of hive bees for pollination of particular crops have also been given
Keyword(s): Animal husbandry/ Beekeeping/ Pollinatio/ Apiculture/Mountain crops/ Training/ Manuals
2. Rijal, K. (ed), 1999. Energy use in mountain areas: trends and patterns in China, India, Nepal and Pakistan. Kathmandu: ICIMOD. 282p. ISBN 92-9115-872-0
Price: US$ 20.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 15.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 10.00 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract: This publication summarises the main findings of a set of studies on energy use patterns in the HKH region carried out in four countries separately, namely, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. The results of the studies were used to prepare energy balance tables for the HKH Region of each country and to identify issues emerging concerning energy use. The issues identified were: prevailing unsustainable trends in energy supply and demand in the mountains; inharmonious energy transitions, on the one hand towards non-monetised, low quality energy forms and on the other towards non-renewable fossil fuels; wrong choice of energy resources and technologies as a result of a lack of perspective related to both quality and quantity of energy in programme design; ignorance of the bio-physical aspects of mountain areas; weak gender participation; lack of understanding of sociocultural issues; lack of a suitable institutional framework to promote decentralised renewable energy technologies; and the methodological dilemma of internalising environmental concerns. The publication also proposes a four-pronged strategy for sustainable energy development in the mountains. First, programmes must be geared towards increasing wood resources on a large scale and to upgrading the quality of biomass fuels in order to meet cooking and heating needs. Second, energy policies for mountain areas should emphasise new and renewable decentralised resources and technologies (via rural electrification or motive power generation) not only in order to sustain and increase economic activities but also to reduce human drudgery, particularly that of women and children. Third, efficient energy technologies should be promoted to facilitate improvements in the physical quality of life and achieve a significant reduction in health hazards. Fourth, large-scale development of hydropower should be initiated, in order to generate revenue for alleviating the existing poverty of mountain communities and to develop social and physical infrastructures suitable for these communities. At the same time, care must be taken not only to internalise the associated environmental costs into these projects, but also to ensure that such development results in the overall development of mountain areas.
The publication also describes the various policy and institutional measures that need to be taken so that sustainable development of the energy sector in the HKH Region can become a feasible proposition. These measures are: a) removal of the existing distortion in prices; b) encouragement of entrepreneurs; c) promotion of technology transfer and more efficient fuel use; c) dissemination of information on suitable technological options; d) enforcement of regulations, standards, and codes for the promotion of economic and allocative efficiency; e) performance of R&D to develop low-cost and efficient mountain region-specific renewable energy technologies; f) encouraging the development of participatory institutions; g) ensuring the participation of, and a greater decision-making role for, women in energy programmes; and h) initiating various programmes for building capabilities at the local level.
Keyword(s): Energy resources and management/Energy utilization/Mountain areas/ China/ India/ Nepal/ Pakistan
3. DCS - Technology Development/ICIMOD, 1999. Manual for survey and layout design of private micro-hydropower plants. Butwal: DCS - Technology Development/Kathmandu: ICIMOD.105p. ISBN 92-9115-905-0
Price: US$ 20.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 15.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 10.00 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract: This manual has been prepared as one of a series of four manuals for the various groups of technicians and professionals engaged in design, survey, feasibility studies, manufacture, installation, management, operation, and maintenance and repair of private micro-hydropower (MHP) installations in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region.
The current manual is aimed at site surveyors, layout designers, and consultants who carry out surveys and prepare feasibility studies for private MHP plants for communities or entrepreneurs in remote and under-developed mountain areas. It is intended to provide some assistance to such professionals both as a training aid and as a reference document.
Keyword(s): Small-scale hydroelectric energy / Design / Electric power plants / Manuals / Surveys / Hydroelectric power plants
4. DCS - Technology Development/ICIMOD, 1999. Installation and commissioning manual for private micro-hydropower plants. Butwal: DCS - Technology Development / Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 67p. ISBN 92-9115-919-0
Price: US$ 20.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 15.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 10.00 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract: Private or community owned and managed micro-hydropower (MHP) schemes are now accepted as viable, least-cost options for many under-developed and inaccessible mountain areas in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region. Local entrepreneurs and/or communities are likely to initiate, manage, operate, and maintain such plants themselves. The technology is simple and low cost. However, the implementers/surveyors, designers, manufacturers, installers, and other technical people involved are usually not highly qualified and may lack the necessary expertise in their respective fields. Therefore, institutional arrangements and properly designed and implemented inputs are needed for these groups of professionals (both implementers and operators/managers) in the form of training opportunities, manuals and guidelines, back-stopping back-up support', maintenance and repair facilities, and know-how support. Without such inputs, the performance and viability of many plants may be less successful than hoped.
Keyword(s): Small-scale hydroelectric energy / Electric power plants / Manuals / Installation / Hydroelectric power plants
5. DCS - Technology Development / ICIMOD, 1999. Operation and management manual for private micro-hydropower plants. Butwal: DCS - Technology Development / Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 47p.ISBN 92-9115-886-0
Price: US$ 20.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 15.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 10.00 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract : This manual on the management and operation of private or community owned/managed mini- and micro-hydropower (MMHP) plants (especially micro-hydropower) is intended to provide assistance to managers and operators faced with the problem of running such systems in isolated areas. The managers and operators of MHP plants have often not had the benefit of extended education, may have little experience of working with machinery, and have often had very few opportunities to participate in relevant, high quality, training programmes.
The main focus of this manual is on the isolated, indigenous, local entrepreneur-owned plants in the micro-range. Most of these plants installed in Nepal, Pakistan, and India have a capacity of less than 60kW. The manual has been kept simple and brief so that it can be used by managers and operators with limited formal education and training and little technical knowledge. The manual does not cover the specific details of different types of machines and management systems, rather it provides general information that can be applied to all schemes.
Keyword(s): Small-scale hydroelectric energy / Electric power plants / Manuals / Hydroelectric power plants
6. DCS - Technology Development / ICIMOD, 1999. Maintenance and repair manual for private micro-hydropower plants. Butwal: DCS - Technology Development / Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 73p. ISBN 92-9115-922-0
Price: US$ 20.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 15.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 10.00 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract: This manual has been prepared as one of a series of four manuals for the various groups of technicians and professionals engaged in the design, survey, feasibility study, manufacture, installation, management, operation, and maintenance and repair of private/community-based micro-hydropower (MHP) installations in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region. The main reason for preparing the manuals was the felt and stated need of such groups for whom there are few opportunities for adequate training or advisory back-up. The lack of such opportunities and support is now recognised to be one of the main reasons why such schemes are less successful than hoped. At present, many schemes are being designed, installed, and operated by people who have not had sufficient opportunity to acquire the necessary skills.
The current manual is aimed primarily at managers and operators who have to carry out maintenance and minor repairs and organize major repairs in remote and underdeveloped mountain areas. It is hoped that this manual will provide some assistance to these professionals as a reference document.
Keyword(s): Small-scale hydroelectric energy / Maintenance and repair / Electric power plants / Manuals / Hydroelectric power plants
7. Lu Rongsen, 1998. Enterprises in mountain-specific products in western Sichuan, China. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises and Infrastructure] discussion paper, 98/7). Kathmandu: ICIMOD. 51p.ISSN 1024-7564
Price: US$ 15.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 10.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 7.50 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract : This paper, based on a study in Western Sichuan, China, documents the experiences in the development of enterprises in mountain-specific products. Besides preparing an inventory of the main products in the region, the study highlights the important factors responsible for the rapid development of enterprises in some product lines over the past 20 years. Some of the leading factors identified by the study include: uniqueness of the products insofar as they are based on mountain-specific, local natural resources; development of infrastructure; strong and integrated policy support from government for promotion of enterprises and development of the region; and well-planned marketing strategy and link-up with larger companies and organizations for marketing nation-wide and abroad.
Keyword(s): Agricultural products / Agricultural markets / Animal husbandry / Aquaculture / Nonwood forest products / China, W Sichuan
8. Dhungana, S. P.and Thapa, B.,1999. Credit-based micro-enterprise development programmes in Nepal. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises & Infrastructure] Discussion Paper, 99/1). Kathmandu:ICIMOD. 65p. ISSN 1024-7564
Price: US$ 15.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 10.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 7.50 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract: This study presents a review of credit-based micro-enterprise development programmes in Nepal and discusses the important issues related to credit, micro-enterprises and development. It provides a comparative perspective on the coverage, methodologies, implementation process and sustainability aspects of seven important micro-credit programmes in Nepal, and it also attempts to identify the impact and factors of their relative performance and effectiveness, particularly their contribution to the promotion of micro-enterprises in mountain areas. The study concludes that, even though the total coverage of all the programmes together has been small given the needs of the poor and the entrepreneurs, they have nevertheless led to improvement in the access of the rural people, particularly women, to credit. With the focus being mainly on self-help and poverty reduction. However, the programmes have not been very effective in the promotion of the development of micro-enterprises. The study finally makes some suggestions and recommendations on ways to make the credit programmes more effective in promotion of micro-enterprises, particularly in mountain areas.
Keyword(s): Small enterprises / Credit / Development projects / Nepal
9. Gurung, M. M. 1999. Training programmes for development of micro-enterprises in the cottage and small sector in Nepal. (MEI [Mountain Enterprises & Infrastructure] discussion paper, 99/2). Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. 69p. ISSN 1024-7564
Price: US$ 15.00 (Developed Countries) US$ 10.00 (Developing Countries) US$ 7.50 (ICIMOD Member Countries)
Abstract: Training for entrepreneurship development has been recognised for over one and a half decades as an essential ingredient in the development of small and micro-enterprises in Nepal. Currently, several organizations are engaged in entrepreneurship development programmes, training about 1,500 persons annually. The present study examines various aspects of the training programmes carried out by different organizations and attempts an evaluation of their effectiveness, particularly on the basis of a sample survey carried out among recent trainees in Kaski and Tanahu districts. While most organizations follow a more or less similar format for the selection of trainees and contents and the delivery of training, post-training backup and support provided by these organizations vary. Overall, about 35 per cent of the trainees have set up enterprises after receiving training, the rate of course varies, depending on the organization imparting the training and the location; the success rate among women trainees is lower than that among men trainees. The present study also identifies training-related and post-training factors that lead to a relatively low success rate.
The study suggests a more specific group approach for training rather than the general one being followed by most organizations. Groups could be location-specific, i.e., mountains or plains, rural or urban, as well as product specific. It also stresses the need to coordinate the training with other inputs and services such as credit, consultancy, and marketing information. The study recommends that the various organizations should also coordinate their programmes with each other in order to maximise the benefits from the available training resources.
Keyword(s): Cottage industry / Small enterprises / Training programmes / Nepal
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