Patricia Oakman's Contact Details

Patricia Oakman's Company Details

Appropriate Technology Africa

Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe • 11 Employees
Machinery

The strapline, CREATING EMPLOYMENT - sums up what we do, making a practical difference in the lives of poor people. We recognise the importance of technology and hands on work. We share knowledge and work together with communities.Our work focuses on delivering practical changes that positively impact on the lives of poor people.StrategiesOur research and development focuses on maximizing the effective use of human resources. Maintaining a high product quality ensures that the entrepreneur has the greatest chance of earning a living.ProductionYou cannot afford to take chances with unproven and shoddy products (often copies of our original equipment). We offer a range of equipment whose output can compete profitably against established, commercial mechanized producers.Quality ControlA good product must be well designed and well made. Our equipment is designed to make products to international standards we have consistently refused to cut corners in use of quality raw materials and production procedures. Experience has proven the wisdom of this policy.ResearchFirst and foremost ATA is an ideas company and success in labour intensive technologies begins even before the production stage. We started with an outstanding idea and we have continued to grow ever since. Our equipment has proven time and time again that ATA can stand proudly at the forefront of this field in Africa.