Development Professional
Lean Research Framework
- Research
The Lean Research Framework is a guide to principles for human-centered field research developed by researchers at MIT D-Lab, the Feinstein International Center, and the Fletcher School for International Diplomacy at Tufts University.
Soil Fertility Project Report, IDDS Tanzania
- Presentations & Reports
IDDS participants and community members developed a small-scale manure spreader to improve soil fertility. For more information about this project, contact idds-tz-soil@mit.edu.
This report was written and filed by a team of participants at the International Development Design Summit in Tanzania. It is not final or comprehensive, but seeks to share information and knowledge gleaned from the team’s work during the summit.
Rainwater Harvesting Project Report, IDDS Tanzania
- Presentations & Reports
IDDS participants and community members developed a rainwater harvesting system to improve water accessibility. For more information about this project, contact idds-tz-water@mit.edu.
This report was written and filed by a team of participants at the International Development Design Summit in Tanzania. It is not final or comprehensive, but seeks to share information and knowledge gleaned from the team’s work during the summit.
Palm Processing Project Report, IDDS Zambia
- Presentations & Reports
IDDS participants and community members explored new ways to process and use palm products. For more information about this project, contact zambia13.palms@mit.edu.
This report was written and filed by a team of participants at the International Development Design Summit in Zambia. It is not final or comprehensive, but seeks to share information and knowledge gleaned from the team’s work during the summit.
Menstrual Hygiene Pads Project Report, IDDS Zambia
- Presentations & Reports
IDDS participants and community members developed safe, effective sanitary pads made of local materials to improve menstrual hygiene. For more information about this project, contact zambia13.flyingpad@mit.edu.
This report was written and filed by a team of participants at the International Development Design Summit in Zambia. It is not final or comprehensive, but seeks to share information and knowledge gleaned from the team’s work during the summit.
Livestock Fodder Project Report, IDDS Tanzania
- Presentations & Reports
IDDS participants and community members developed a small-scale bailer for farmers who traditionally graze their livestock. For more information about this project, contact idds-tz-fodder@mit.edu.
This report was written and filed by a team of participants at the International Development Design Summit in Tanzania. It is not final or comprehensive, but seeks to share information and knowledge gleaned from the team’s work during the summit.
Innovation Toolkit for Primary Education Project Report, IDDS Tanzania
- Presentations & Reports
IDDS participants and community members developed an innovation toolkit and a winnowing sunflower thresher to improve life skills education. For more information about this project, contact idds-tz-education@mit.edu.
This report was written and filed by a team of participants at the International Development Design Summit in Tanzania. It is not final or comprehensive, but seeks to share information and knowledge gleaned from the team’s work during the summit.
Anemia Testing Device Project Report, IDDS Tanzania
- Presentations & Reports
IDDS participants and community members developed a concept for an anemia testing device to lower the risk of maternal and child death. For more information about this project, contact idds-tz-ict-health@mit.edu.
This report was written and filed by a team of participants at the International Development Design Summit in Tanzania. It is not final or comprehensive, but seeks to share information and knowledge gleaned from the team’s work during the summit.