...Promotion and Microfinance of Kanchan™ Arsenic Filter in Rural Terai Region of Nepal Water is the most precious of all the elements, Just as gold is the most valuable of all goods, And just as the sun shines brighter than any star. (Greek poet Pindar) Final Report July 2005 Majka Serafini Abbreviations and Acronyms ADBN Agricultural Development Bank of Nepal CMF Centre for Microfinance CRM Cause Related Marketing GBB Grameen Bikas Bank GBR Grameen Bank Replicator GNP Gross National Product H/H Household INGO International non governmental organization KAF™ Kanchan Arsenic Filter NRCS Nepal Red Cross Society NDM 2005 Nepal Development Marketplace 2005 NGO Non-government Organization RMDC Rural Microfinance Development Centre Ltd. RDB Rural Development Bank SACCO Savings and Credit Cooperative Society SFCL Small Farmer Cooperative Ltd. SFDP Small Farmer Development Program SOS Share Our Strength organization SROI Social Return on Investment TP Total Population TW Tube Well UC User Committee VDC Village Development Committee Country Profile Economic and Social Context Average GNP per capita Population Population density Literacy Rate % Approx. $240 25.3 million (est.) 172 inhab/km2 (est.) 53.74 (est.) Inflation 2004 2005 4.0% 5.5% 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................5 POVERTY IN NEPAL ................................................
Words: 10837 - Pages: 44
...by for themselves. The only concerns they have are paying their bills on time, taking care of their family, keeping their job, and being happy. People are contemplating the fact that they are just one person, and the changes they make won’t make a difference so why should it matter. (Savage) If this mind set of people changes then that one person will turn it to hundreds and thousands of people and differences in the environment will start to be seen. There are multiple different reasons on why you should care about the environment and what impacts it. Approximately 40% of deaths globally are cause by pollution, and the number of humans that are diagnosed with diseases from pollution are increasing. The more we are polluting our air, water, and soil, and degrading our environment the more the population is hurting. (Cornell) This chart shows deaths due to cardiovascular disease. This chart shows deaths attributable to solid fuel use. Where do pollutants come from? A clean environment is...
Words: 5914 - Pages: 24
...on. What would you do next? Would you try the switch again? Did I flick it all the way first time? Then I would check to see if there was anything wrong with the electricity, by trying to turn on other lights in the house or looking to see if any electrical appliances were working. And so on and so forth until I found out why the light wasn't working. Do background research: The light doesn't come on the first time that I flick the switch. Based on experience I know a few potential causes of this observation, namely: faulty switch, no electricity, or burnt out light bulb. Using this background information I can then form a hypothesis as to why the light bulb didn't come on when I flicked the switch. Hypothesis: The light bulb didn't come on when I turned the switch because the light bulb has burnt out. Experiment: Take the old bulb and test it in a known working socket (at a neighbor's). Experiments should ideally have only two possible outcomes. Either they will support the hypothesis or disprove it. If the light doesn't work at my neighbor’s house then there is something wrong with the bulb. If it does then something else is causing the lack of light. Results: The old light bulb lights up when placed in a working socket at our neighbor’s house. Now we know that there is nothing wrong with that old bulb. But we still don't know why it didn't light in the first place. It's time to test another hypothesis. Hypothesis 2: The light bulb didn't come on because...
Words: 1562 - Pages: 7
...INTRODUCTION This report will give a detailed study on the projects dealt during practical training period in “AIR DESIGN ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS (ADES)” Chennai. THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS WERE HANDLED: * Apollo Tyres Ltd – Factory, Oragadam Chennai, India * Columbia Washing Plant Ltd, Bavanipur, Bangladesh * Thillagar Hotel, Chennai, India * Remi Holdings Ltd, Ademzee EPZ, Bangladesh * Nokia Solutions Networks, Oragadam Chennai, India * Emami Paper Mills Pvt Ltd, Balasore, India AREA OF EXPERTISE: * HVAC schematic design * Fresh air and ventilation calculation with reference to ASHRAE 62.1 * Cooling load calculation with the help of “Hourly Analysis Program (HAP)” * MEP coordination * Green building ratings and documentation * Maintenance and commissioning * Energy simulation with reference ASHRAE 90 * Basic electrical load calculation in a building INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) refers to the quality of a building's environment in relation to the health and wellbeing of those who occupy space within it. IEQ is determined by many factors, including lighting, air quality, and damp conditions. FACTORS AFFECTING INDOOR AIR QUALITY Source: there is a source of contamination or discomfort indoors, outdoors, or within the mechanical systems of the building. HVAC: the HVAC system is not able to control existing air contaminants and ensure thermal comfort Distribution: one or more pollutant pathways connect the...
Words: 2169 - Pages: 9
...* Agro Products * Animal Feeds * Aqua Culture & Fish Farming * Astrologers * Academy & Arts * Animation * Art & Design * Art Galleries * Audio Recording Studio * Audio-Visual Production & Services * Automobile Air-Conditioner * Automobile Assembler & Manufacturers * Automobile Body Manufacturers * Automobile Display & Sales Center * Automobile Distributor * Automobile Paints * Automobile Parts & Accessories * Automobile Service Center * Automobile Workshop & Maintenance * Advertising Agencies & Counselors * Advertising-Out Door * Acids * Adhesives Glue & Gum * Agricultural Chemicals * Architects * Audio-Visual Equipment Suppliers * Audio-Visual Tapes & Cassettes * Alarm & Alarm Systems * Abrasives * Aluminium Fabricator * Aluminium Products Manufacturer, Dealer & Seller * Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh * Associations * Animal Health * Ayurvadic & Herbal Products * Aerosol * Accounts & Audit Service * Agricultural Machineries & Equipment * Air Condition Project & Installation * Air Conditioner & Air Cooler Distributor & Service * Air Conditioning-Equipment & Parts * Anti Vibration Equipment * Arms & Ammunition * Airlines * Air Craft Spare Parts * Auto Cycle...
Words: 2328 - Pages: 10
...Cost Improvement Timothy Vallin BUS 642 Business Research Methods & Tools Instructor: Donald Platine September 24, 2012 Introduction In this study, we will be focusing on restructuring and how it relates to cost improvement. This information has been investigated in order to gain a good knowledge on the importance of restructuring. In order to test this theory, I used random sampling of 20 different data reports relate to the issues that the company faces concerning expenditures, labor and necessary spending. Each month every section of the company has a major meeting and part of the meeting is to discuss the financial reports of the company. Many companies may not find this to be important but it is necessary for our company to do this to track spending. Companies typically do not discuss financials with everyone but they do with us because everyone is given a credit card and a budget for their particular section. We are able to access the other part of company’s financial documents if we want to use them as a tool to improve our budgets. What prompted me to do this is I started working for the company in the year of 2011. After working 5 months for the company, the employees received a letter stating that there will be pay cuts due to the government cutting funding for the program that we are in. There were many complaints from employees who have been there for many years. The employees complained stating that they were told the last pay cut they received would...
Words: 3037 - Pages: 13
...IELTS Writing Task 1 Simon Contents 1. Line graph 2 1.1. Tips for Line graph 2 1.2. Internet Users as percentage of population 3 1.3. Internatioal migration in UK 4 1.4. UK acid rain emission 5 1.5. Water consumption 6 1.6. Car ownership 7 2. Bar chart 8 2.1. Marriages and divorces 8 2.2. Levels of participation 9 2.3. Consumer good 11 2.4. House prices 12 3. Table 13 3.1. Tips for table 13 3.2. Rail networks 14 3.3. Poverty proportion in Australia 15 3.4. Daily activities 16 3.5. Goods consumer 17 4. Pie chart 18 4.1. Cam7, page 101 18 4.2. Diet 19 5. Map 20 5.1. Village of Chorleywood 20 5.2. Gallery 21 5.3. House design 22 5.4. 2 proposed supermarket 23 6. Process 24 6.1. Tips for process diagram 24 6.2. Forecast in Australia 25 6.3. Brick manufactuting 26 6.4. Water cycle 27 Line graph Tips for Line graph Line graphs always show changes over time. Here's some advice about how to describe them: * Try to write 4 paragraphs - introduction, summary of main points, 2 detail paragraphs. * For your summary paragraph, look at the "big picture" - what changes happened to all of the lines from the beginning to the end of the period shown (i.e. from the first year to the last). Is there a trend that all of the lines follow (e.g. an overall increase)? * You don't need to give numbers in your summary paragraph. Numbers are specific details. Just mention general things like 'overall...
Words: 5114 - Pages: 21
...Marketing Business Plan I have chosen to do my marketing plan on water filtration systems in Mexico City, Mexico. I have spent some time in Mexico and believe that this is something they need dearly. While bottled water is available for purchase at any given store, I believe that a market exists for filtration systems that are installed directly within the home. Water filtration systems provide a wide scope of market coverage for different customer segments. High-end customer segments may want hardwired systems installed, while low-end customer segments may want filters that attach to faucets. I also believe that the individual house hold is an underserved or untapped market. Water is something that we use every day and the importance of clean drinking water is something that extends to every customer base. In resort towns like Cancun, people come from all over the world and are not accustom to the water quality in Mexico. Resorts already understand the importance of clean drinking water. We intend to branch out into the market of Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico is located directly south of the United States on the North American continent. The country of Mexico has numerous ports on both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Some of the largest ports are Altamira (Atlantic), Lazaro Cardenas, and Manzanillo (Pacific). The current population of Mexico is estimated at 123,799,215 as of July 1, 2014. Since 1955 the population growth has ranged anywhere...
Words: 3444 - Pages: 14
...CONTENTS S.NO: | CHAPTER NAME | PAGE NO: | 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 | UNDERSTANDING TRADE WASTE WHAT IS TRADE WASTE?WHO HAS TRADE WASTE?WHAT IS THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSAL OF TRADE WASTE?IS IT PERMITTED TO DISCHARGE TRADE WASTES OR OTHER LIQUID INDUSTRIALWASTES TO THE STORM WATER DRAIN OR ONTO LAND? | 5 5 5 5 5 | 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 | TRADE WASTE APPROVAL PROCESSES:APPROVAL APPLICATIONPLANS FOR REVIEW LODGEMENT OF APPROVAL APPLICATION FORMSAND PLANS | 6 6 6 6 | 3 | FOOD PREPARATION BUSINESS | 7 | 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 | MOTOR TRADES GUIDELINESWASTES GENERATEDMINIMUM MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITED DISCHARGESUNROOFED AREAS - TRADE WASTE DIVERSION SYSTEMS WASTE MINIMISATION | 8 8 8 8 9 9 | 5. | GENERAL MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES | 10 | 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 | TRADE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDIAINTRODUCTIONTECHNOLOGICAL OPTIONS AT HOUSEHOLD LEVEL MANAGEMENT‘OFF SITE’ COMMUNITY LEVEL MANAGEMNET: COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF DOMESTIC GREYWATER | 11 11 12 17 | 7. 7.1 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 | TRADE IN WASTE: TYPES AND EFFECTINTRODUCTION TYPES OF WASTEWATERINORGANIC WASTEWATER ORGANIC WASTEWATER | 25 25 25 26 27 | 8. 8.1 8.2 | HOW CAN TRADE IN WASTE BE MINIMIZED INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND | 30 30 31 | | BIBLIOGRAPHY | ...
Words: 10721 - Pages: 43
...Social Problems; Article Review Sociology 142, MW 11 28th October 2009 Table of Contents 1. Newspaper * Pornography- “Filter can shield kids from smut” * By: Rebecca Hagelin’ * Summary of newspaper article 2. Journal * Drugs & Alcohol- “Alcoholism; Recent findings in alcoholism” * By: B.J. Mason * Summary of journal article 3. Magazine * Violence- “Cartoon violence makes children more aggressive” * By: Laura Clark * Summary of magazine article 4. Bibliography The Washington Times April 27, 2009 Monday “Filter can shield kids from smut” BYLINE: By Rebecca Hagelin, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES SECTION: CULTURE; HOW TO SAVE YOUR FAMILY; A14 LENGTH: 659 wordsCulture challenge of the week: Internet pornographyAmerica is raising a generation of children on porn - and your child just might be one of them. According to the London School of Economics, nine out of 10 teens who go online will view pornography. The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that 70 percent of those who viewed porn stumbled across it - many while innocently doing their homework - and had not been looking for it.The purveyors of hard-core porn are so fixated on creating addicts out of our sons and daughters that they have made it virtually impossible for children to escape their clutches. Even one mistyped letter can lead your child into a sordid world where women are objectified, where there are no lines...
Words: 3644 - Pages: 15
...Dissertation Report On “A Brief study on Effectiveness of Channel of Distribution of Pepsi Products in Patna” At Lumbini Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Hajipur Under Guidance Mr. Manish Sahay [Market Developing Officer PEPSI, Patna (Bihar)] In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the award of POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT Submitted To Submitted By Mr. Rahul Saxena Kunal (Class Coordinator) PGDM – III (B) Roll: - 11 Academy Of Management Studies, Dehradun DECLARATION I, Kunal declaring that all the information given in this project report is true and correct as far as I know. I am also declaring that all the work in this project is done by me and not copied from anywhere. Kunal Academy of Management Studies Dehradun CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Mr. Kunal who is the student of Academy of Management Studies, Dehradun has completed his project on the topic “A Brief Study of Effectiveness of Channel of Distribution of Pepsi Product in Patna” from Lumbini Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Hajipur, under my guidance. He has done this project by himself. I wish him success in future. Mr. Manish Sahay (Marketing Developing Officer) PEPSI, Bihar PREFACE There is a famous saying “The theory without practical is lame and practical without theory is blind.” This modern era is era of consumers. Consumers satisfy themselves according...
Words: 10048 - Pages: 41
...DETAILED PROJECT REPORT OF 2500 TCD SUGAR WITH 14 MW COGENERATION PLANT For OM SUGARS PVT LTD., BC – 132 LODGE ROAD, BOGARVES CAMP, BELGAUM By Ugar Consultancy Ltd., Ugar Khurd, Tq Athani Dist Belgaum MAY 2011 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROJECT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INTRODUCTION NEED FOR THE PROJECT SUGAR CANE AVAILABILITY PRODUCT SALE POLICY TECHNO COMMERCIAL ASPECTS LOCATION AND SITE ASSOCIATED DETAILS TECHNICAL FEATURES (SPECIFICATIONS) OF MAJOR EQUIPMENTS 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR PROCESS RISK ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT PROJECT COST ESTIMATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE MANPOWER REQUIREMENT LIST OF ANNEXURES 13. ANNEXURE – I KERC / KPTCL POLICY LIST OF APPENDICES 14. 15. APPENDIX – I BAGASSE ANALYSIS APPENDIX – II CANE TRASH ANALYSIS 124 125 118 – 123 85 – 97 98 – 104 105 – 109 110 – 114 115 – 117 1–8 9 – 11 12 – 16 17 – 19 20 – 36 37 – 39 40 – 47 48 – 59 60 – 84 16. 17. APPENDIX – III RICE HUSK ANALYSIS APPENDIX – IV COAL ANALYSIS LIST OF DRAWINGS 126 127 18. DRAWING – I BAGASSE BALANCE – SEASON OPERATION 128 19. 20. 21. DRAWING – II STEAM BALANCE – SEASON OPERATION DRAWING – III POWER BALANCE – SEASON OPERATION DRAWING – IV STEAM BALANCE – NON CRUSHING OPERATION 129 130 131 22. DRAWING – V POWER BALANCE – NON CRUSHING OPERATION 132 23. DRAWING – VI HEAT & MASS BALANCE - SEASON OPERATION 133 24. DRAWING – VII HEAT & MASS BALANCE – NON CRUSHING SEASON 134 25. 26. 27...
Words: 29039 - Pages: 117
...Upgrading Water Treatment Plants E. G. Wagner and R. G. Pinheiro ISBN 0-419-26050-1 (pbk) 0-419-26040-4 Published on behalf of the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION London and New York First published 2001 by Spon Press 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Spon Press 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001 Spon Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group © 2001 World Health Organization The authors alone are responsible for the views expressed in this publication. Printed and bound in Great Britain by TJ International Ltd, Padstow, Cornwall All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. The publisher makes no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. Publisher's Note This book has been prepared from camera-ready copy provided by the authors. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data A catalogue record has been requested Foreword The availability of safe water, and in particular...
Words: 62528 - Pages: 251
...the development of new distribution channels. Employees are one of the most important resources to Starbucks. If the company is to prosper, the employees must be treated well. All employees are eligible for Starbucks' health care and benefits package, as well as a starting wage above the minimum. Starbucks' strong commitment to the environment is guided by an environment committee. The Company endeavors to offer an environmentally safe product, as it believes that the welfare of people, plant and product are linked. Starbucks prides itself on being a "good citizen" locally and in the various coffee producing countries. They make significant contributions to local charities that focus on children, the environment, the homeless, and AIDS research/support. Financially, Starbucks has had solid earnings and returns. While still in the fast-growth stage, the Company has managed to continue healthy operations while generating enough public funds to finance store expansion. The company is expanding its empire overseas. Japan was Starbucks' first expansion outside of North America. Starbucks also plans to open coffee bars in Singapore. Although Starbucks expects same-store sales, which showed 20% increases in the past five...
Words: 8226 - Pages: 33
...The Unit for Continuing Professional Development wishes to thank those below for their contribution to this support guide: Ms Alina Hambelela Angula Mr Simson Shaakumeni Ms. Laetitia Willemse Ms. Agatha Lewin Mr Simson Shaakumeni Author Content Editor(s) Instructional Designer Technical Care of Template Quality Controller Water Contents About this support guide 1 How this support guide is structured ................................................................................. 1 Course overview 3 Welcome to Water (Natural Science and Health Education) ............................................ 3 Water (Natural Science and Health Education)—is this course for you? ......................... 3 Study skills ........................................................................................................................ 4 Need help? ......................................................................................................................... 5 Getting around this support guide 6 Margin icons ...................................................................................................................... 6 Unit 1 8 Water: Grade...
Words: 9089 - Pages: 37
