paul smith lomas

Engineer previously based in Darfur, now CEO of @PracticalAction. Working in International Development for over 30 years. My views are my own.

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@comedyray how long does it take to learn to be an interpreter.

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@comedyray how do American signers communicate with the rest of the world (apart from the French). Are there international sign interpreters?

[paul smith lomas @paulsmithlomas]

Welcome to @DFID_UK @rorystewartUK, we met via @StartNetwork & I look forward to discussing how by working with @practicalaction we can help the world’s most vulnerable people tackle climate change through ingenious thinking, collaboration & innovation #climatechange

[Practical Action @PracticalAction]

Will you do something wonderful today? Your gift and our clever thinking can help beat poverty and hunger in Zimbabwe – for good. Every pound you donate between now and March 8 2019 will be matched by the UK government. #BeAChangemaker #UKAidMatch https://t.co/LjhVhL9JuM @DFID_UK

[Practical Action @PracticalAction]

What if you had an opportunity to do something unbelievably wonderful that
will change someone’s world? Find out more --> 8th December 2018.
#BeAChangemaker

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#lastmiledistribution Join @PracticalAction and partners to learn more about bringing products to people at the #bop https://t.co/nlHWVfx9sW

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#WSIS2018 the positive explosion of the digital economy brings a challenge - managing e-waste.

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Here’s a great example of a determined woman who is making ‘waves’ in Darfur! @PracticalAction @samahsroses https://t.co/cXjHgdAwty

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this is an important role in a critical time for international development agencies in the UK.... Longer term ads coming soon, but do spread the word https://t.co/HsjN99lzXb

[Bond @bondngo]

We are looking for an interim CEO, preferred start date 23 April. Please share the job advert with people you know who may be interested https://t.co/WjY4aPt87Y

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Mrs Mana Kumari Tharu proudly showing her improved grain store provided by @PracticalAction @Zurich supported flood resilience project in Nepal, by raising the store a few feet of the ground she feels confident her rice will not perish while she is forced to the flood shelter

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

Digital development and the #digital #gender divide
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QUESTION🗣️What are the economic, social and political risks and opportunities?🤔

New #UKaid funded research 📚📊👉��https://t.co/wuN91HCjdQ #ict4d

[Zayed Sustainability Prize @ZSP_ORG]

Every year, the number of people dying from biomass smoke inhalation from cooking, is higher than the number of deaths resulting from HIV, Malaria and Tuberculosis combined. Watch how #ZFEP winner Ashok Gadgil changed people’s life.
https://t.co/YzTq2KNwbz #DreamBig

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Simple technology transforming lives. Mushroom growing, here in Nepal, is possible and profitable with the right training.

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Great interest and attendance at #PPEO2017 launch in Kathmandu last night.

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New report #humanitarianenergy. Bottom-up, market-based approaches deliver better results. @PracticalAction https://t.co/EVVZxgRXnW

[Practical Action @PracticalAction]

2017 was a great year for us and the people we work with! Here are some of the highlights - we hope you'll enjoy! #sustainableenergy #DRR #sustainableagriculture #WASH https://t.co/rL95muinAF

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congratulations to all the #ZFEP winners. Each are champions of sustainable development, in their won right. https://t.co/kJRE8Uebsw

[UN Global Climate Action Awards @Momentum_UNFCCC]

Congratulations to the nine winners of the 2018 Zayed Future Energy Prize @ZFEP, who were announced at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week @ADSWagenda! See all winners here: https://t.co/ig45o3g59e

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@SELCOFoundation @ZFEP Congratulations to @SELCOFoundation.

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good luck to #ZFEP2018 contestants! Looking forward to celebrating more champions of sustainable energy for all.

[Practical Action @PracticalAction]

Liked this sneak peek? Then tune into @absoluteradio today at 10pm! @petedonaldson will explain how our water & sanitation work saves lives in #Kisumu, Kenya. #healthyhands #SDG6 #UKaid https://t.co/yFqQm8S2lV