| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, agendas, grant overviews, file sheet, annual reports, leaflet, project proposals and funding requests relating to the Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG). Funding source(s): Barrow Cadbury Trust. Applicant overview: ITDG was founded on the thinking of Dr E.F. Schumacher. His book, 'Small is Beautiful' inspired a new approach to development. ITDG supports the efforts of poor communities to improve their livelihoods. The work is international and includes projects in Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Zimbabwe. ITDG concentrates its work in the areas of energy, agro-processing, manufacturing, shelter, food production, disaster management, mining and transport and specialises in helping to use technology for practical answers to poverty. Nature of support: In 2001 the Trust agreed to five annual grants of £20,000 each towards core costs. Minutes: BCT 1056. Notes: File organised from newest to oldest. File numbered 'SKS-6/3(XPB)'. |