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.

First published in 1993, the Micro-Hydro Design Manual has helped thousands of communities generate their own clean powe...
29/10/2025

First published in 1993, the Micro-Hydro Design Manual has helped thousands of communities generate their own clean power using simple, locally appropriate technologies.

Today, we’re making it open access - so anyone, anywhere, can use it to power change.

🌍 Free to read here: https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book/1394/micro-hydro-design-manual

This pioneering book is the first study to comprehensively re-examine case studies from over a decade ago - revealing ho...
17/09/2025

This pioneering book is the first study to comprehensively re-examine case studies from over a decade ago - revealing how communities’ experiences of climate change are shifting over time.

Climate Change and Threatened Communities spotlights the vital stewardship of Indigenous peoples, who safeguard 80% of the planet’s remaining biodiversity.

Order your copy from
https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book/3072/climate-change-and-threatened-communities

Just Published!🚸 Voices of Activists and Academics: Working with children in communities by Vicky Johnson, Tessa Lewin, ...
04/03/2025

Just Published!

🚸 Voices of Activists and Academics: Working with children in communities by Vicky Johnson, Tessa Lewin, Andrew West - the chapters in this book are brimming with valuable experiences from practitioners and academics from global contexts that will inspire intergenerational justice

💵 Backyard Bankers: Immigrants, money clubs, and the pursuit of the American dream by Jeffrey Ashe, Kim Wilson - this timely profile of migrant and refugee ‘money clubs’ in the US will guide communities facing difficulty

🌍 Development and Disasters: Natural hazards and vulnerability reduction by James Lewis and Ilan Kelman - this new edition describes the complex relationship between disasters and development, as a prime medium both of vulnerability and its reduction.

Find these books, and more here:
https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book-subject/356/new-titles

The against Gender-Based Violence began on 25th November - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence again...
27/11/2024

The against Gender-Based Violence began on 25th November - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Read inspiring stories and the latest insights with 15% off all books and ebooks in our gender collection!
https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book-subject/315/gender

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