Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

November 24, 2013

Solar Power

Despite the frequent cloud cover in the Niger Delta, technology has progressed so that solar power is a viable option for reliable energy.
November 24, 2013

WASH

WAter, Sanitation and Hygiene education – known as WASH – is a critical aspect of community development. Access to safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene education is a foundation of community development - other development initiatives in areas such as basic education and literacy, disease prevention, maternal and child health, economic development, and peace and conflict resolution, will have more impact if WASH has first been addressed.
November 24, 2013

Tippy Tap

Hand washing with soap can reduce the incidence of diarrhoeal disease and acute respiratory infections in children by 50%.
November 24, 2013

Palm Kernel Crushing Technology

Palm kernel oil (PKO) is a lucrative product from palm oil fruit. After palm oil is produced, the palm kernel remains. Processing the kernels provides an additional source of revenue.
November 24, 2013

Special Palm Oil (SPO) Processing Technology

Although the various components needed to produce special palm oil are currently available, no one has put them all together to create an affordable machine that can process palm fruit within the required 24-hour period. Most primary [processors produce technical palm oil (TPO).
November 24, 2013

Chorkor Fish Smoking Ovens

Improved fish smoking ovens are sustainable technologies that can raise income, living standards and quality of life. Fish smoking is an integral part of life in the riverine communities of the Niger Delta. Smoking prolongs shelf life, enhances flavor, reduces waste and increases protein availability.