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Belgium Conference Rolls Out Innovative Aid, Development Products

Belgium Conference Rolls Out Innovative Aid, Development Products

Last week at the Brussels AidEx conference, organizations and individuals showcased tools and products which aid workers in developing countries can use, should they find themselves in harsh conditions. Backpacks with solar panels and chargers powered by salt and water were amongst the innovations. The same conference was held earlier this year in Nairobi, Kenya.

“When you make houses, fire prevention systems of standard should be there,” Farhaj Sarwar, NRS Relief managing director told CCTV Africa. “But in refugee camps — because of the pricing issues and logistical complications — that was not possible to have a fire safety solution available within the shelters,” he said standing next to a fireproof tent.