The incomes and livelihoods of poor people will improve where they are able to use technologies, and their skills, knowledge, networks and resources to enter into and adapt to market systems that work effectively and fairly.

The work undertaken by EWB-UK volunteers looks at focused ways in which financial sector development might contribute to poverty reduction, particularly by supporting the growth of micro and small enterprises.

Engineers Without Borders UK work to date:

Research:

• Waste management in Pabal, India - Syafawati Hasbi

Bursaries:

• Yak Yak: Promise of a better future for the people of the Pamirs - Sarah Ong

Current opportunities with Engineers Without Borders UK:

Placements:

(none currently available)

Research:

Available projects 2009:

1. Candle water filters production
2. Clay mixer design
3. Governance issues related to infrastructure services
4. Limiting the use of detergents
5. Oil mill optimisation
6. Organic printer ink
7. Short-term food preservation
8. Soil testing kit
9. Waste management
10. Waste processing and economies

Other interesting links:

• BNET
• DFID - Stronger economies
• The World Bank
• IMF

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