| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Rural radio transmissions and rural youth in Mali. Communication for development case study 29 |
| Within the context of the project GCP/MLI/020/NET “The relaunch of rural radio in Mali”, a series of studies on the needs of youth regarding information and communication were carried out in collaboration with the four radio stations of Bla, Bougouni, Kolondiéba and Koutiala. These studies were based on the production, the transmission and the evaluation of radio programmes for young people.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_060202_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_060202_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_060202_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_060202_ar.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Rural radio transmissions and rural youth in Cameroon. Communication for development case study 28 |
| This study evaluates the content and impact of a series of radio programmes produced and transmitted on various radio stations in five provinces targeted by the programme on population and development.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_060201_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_060201_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_060201_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_060201_ar.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| La Ond@ Rural: Radio, New ICTs and Rural Development |
| Although new Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have irrevocably altered the world in which we live, the "information revolution" has not spread to the world's one billion rural poor and while Internet use overall has been growing rapidly in Latin America, there are still virtually no users among disadvantaged rural populations.
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| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_040401_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_040401_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_040401_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_040401_ar.htm |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Considerations for developing a communication plan for HIV prevention and AIDS mitigation in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| AIDS has emerged as one of the most serious diseases facing the world. Sub-Saharan Africa is by far the worst affected region. The estimated 3.4 million new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa in 2001 mean that 28.1 million Africans now live with the virus. It is estimated that 2.3 million Africans died of AIDS in 2001. (UNAIDS 2001)This paper includes a discussion of the steps to be taken toward... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1201_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1201_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/KN1201_es.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| The role of information and communication technologies in rural development and food security |
| In June 2000, FAO organized the First Consultation on Agricultural Information Management, aimed at exploring ways of improving the capacities of decision-makers, professionals and the public to access and use information essential for achieving sustainable agricultural development and food security. A two-day expert workshop on the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in rura... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/CDdirect/CDre0055.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| The first mile of connectivity |
| If rural communities are the "first mile," then the real challenge for enhancing rural telecommunications
lies with the urban-centred governments, businesses and agencies that have for so long ignored the desires of rural people to get connected to the world. The challenge is not technical or financial, but political and ideological. This Special brings together practitioners, perspectives and le... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/CDdirect/CDre0025.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Folk and traditional media for rural development |
| FAO's Communication for Development Group considers that there is a definite potential in applying folk media for rural development work but realises that more research must be conducted in order to understand how to apply it correctly. In this modern age of new information/communication technologies and mass media, the cultural values of traditional media channels must not be disregarded. This pa... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/CDdirect/CDan0029.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Rural radio in the Philippines |
| Radio provides the needed reach, frequency, and access to rural and remote areas, making it a promising, appropriate and powerful tool for communication. This paper reports on two rural radio programmes in the Philippines. The "Likas Kayang Pamumuhay" programme is a community-based radio programme with a focus on agriculture. It seeks to integrate the philosophy and technology of sustainable agric... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/CDdirect/CDan0026.htm |
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