| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Rural radio web site |
| SD-Dimensions is pleased to announce the launch of the Rural radio web site. The site is an illustration of FAO's recognition of rural radio as an important medium of communication available to rural communities.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10033_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10033_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10033_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Virtual Extension and Research Communication Network (VERCON): Egypt |
| The Egyptian Government established a pilot "Virtual Extension and Research Communication Network (VERCON)" in 2001-2002 in order to address the needs of small-scale Egyptian farmers for the exchange of information between agricultural research and extension institutions.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10053_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10053_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10053_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.vercon.sci.eg |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| New publication: National information, education and communication strategy for Cameroon. Case study 22 |
| This case study illustrates the prioritization of reproductive health factors and an analysis of the national structures responsible for putting in place information, education and communication strategies.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10013_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10013_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10013_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Participatory communication: a key to rural learning systems |
| This publication addresses the radical shift that the role of communication has undergone in recent years. Participatory communication highlights the importance of cultural identity, concerted action and dialogue, local knowledge and stakeholder participation at all levels.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10023_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10023_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN10023_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| New publication: Communication and natural resource management: Experience/Theory |
| The launch of this new communication publication is being marked with an e-forum hosted by the Communication Initiative.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07063_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07063_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07063_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| New publication: Socio-cultural constraints and the need for information about reproductive health for youth and men in Cameroon: Case study 21 |
| This report results from a study undertaken in rural Cameroon which concentrated upon understanding socio-cultural factors which discourage use of health centers by men and youth.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN09023_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN09023_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN09023_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| New publication: Evaluation and utilization of traditional methods of communication in Cameroon's central, southern, eastern and extreme northern regions: Case study 20 |
| This case study thoroughly evaluates traditional means of communication in 18 Cameroonian villages and selects the traditional methods best adapted for the diffusion of information.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07023_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07023_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN07023_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| New publication: Knowledge, attitudes and practices in the area of reproductive health in central, northern and southern Cameroon: Case study 19 |
| This publication addresses the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Cameroonian men and youth, both male and female, regarding their reproductive health.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0602_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0602_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0602_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| FAO Launches Rural Radio: Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Responding to a request from the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, FAO has launched a rural radio station in Mbanza-Ngungu, 120 km south of Kinshasa.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0503_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0503_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0503_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Setting-up a News Agency on Development Issues in Africa |
| In partnership with FAO, the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) has set-up a news agency on development issues, including food security.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0501_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0501_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2003/KN0501_es.htm |
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