Practical Action Publishing

Practical Action Publishing As the specialist publishing arm of a global change-making organisation, we partner with the brightest minds to publish the latest development perspectives.

We put affordable knowledge into the hands of people who need it most, whatever their location, in a language and format that suits them best. Rooted in hands on community development experience, we innovate and respond to what change-makers need - from practical ‘how to’ manuals to academic texts and journals; online, in print and open access formats.

We’re thrilled to share that Practical Action Publishing has been shortlisted for the Independent Publishers Guild Award...
14/04/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Practical Action Publishing has been shortlisted for the Independent Publishers Guild Awards 2026 🎉

👉 Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to amplifying diverse voices, supporting inclusive knowledge sharing, and publishing content that drives real-world impact 🌍

A huge thank you to our authors, partners, and readers who make this work possible 💚

26/11/2025

Backyard Bankers, a fascinating deep dive into how migrants and refugees in the United States build and sustain community-based “money clubs”, is now available Open Access!

The book offers an important, evidence-based look at informal financial systems, collective trust, and the ingenuity of immigrant communities navigating economic uncertainty.

It’s especially relevant for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and anyone working in:
Migration & integration
Community development
Financial inclusion
Economic justice
Non-profit and social impact sectors

📘 Read or download the full book for free:
https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3017/backyard-bankers

Feel free to share this resource widely so others can benefit from the authors' insights and stories.

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