Recent Publications

*NEW in 2011!* Capturing Lessons from the Field: The Writeshop Process

Capturing Lessons from the Field: The Writeshop Process (2011) IIRR has reached another milestone in its knowledge sharing mission by advocating for innovation in documentation, through the conduct of its first International Training on Capturing Lessons from the Field: The WRITESHOP Process. Twelve participants from Ghana, India, Indonesia, Netherlands and Philippines participated in the course; were oriented on the basic concepts and principles of the writeshop; discussed the steps in designing, organizing and managing writeshops; enhanced… Read More »


Managing Natural Resources for Development in Africa: A Resource Book

Managing Natural Resources for Development in Africa: A Resource Book (2010) The complex and dynamic interlinks between natural resource management (NRM) and development have long been recognized by national and international research and development organizations and have generated voluminous literature. However, much of what is available in the form of university course books, practical learning manuals and reference materials in NRM is based on experiences from outside Africa. Managing Natural Resources for Development in Africa: A… Read More »


Value Chain Finance

Value Chain Finance: Beyond Microfinance for Rural Entrepreneurs (2010) In large parts of the world, small-scale farmers, traders and processors are constrained in their business operations due to a lack of finance. Farmers want to be paid immediately, but traders do not have the ready cash to buy their produce. Traders need working capital so they can buy and transport produce but lack the collateral to get loans. Processors cannot get the money they need to… Read More »


Learning Our Way Out

Learning Our Way Out: Innovation for Family Planning and Reproductive Health (2010) This book describes the experiences of a community-based discovery and learning approach that was used to address community problems including population and development issues in Ethiopia. The approach seeks to show that family planning should be seen within the broader context of economic, social, and environmental development. Issues covered are how LOWO relates to family planning, reproductive health patterns, savings and credit cooperatives, and… Read More »