| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Participatory communication strategy design. A Handbook |
| This handbook is a step-by-step methodology for participatory communication strategy design, and the principles for communication planning, message development, multimedia material production and the implementation of communication activities in the field. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_050902_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_050902_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_050902_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_050902_ar.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Participatory rural communication appraisal, Starting with the people. A Handbook |
| This Handbook describes the procedure for planning and conducting Participatory Rural Communication Appraisal (PRCA) as the first step in the design of cost-effective and appropriate Communication for Development programmes, strategies and materials at the field level. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_050901_en.htm |
| French: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_050901_fr.htm |
| Spanish: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_050901_es.htm |
| Arabic: http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_kn1/kn1_050901_ar.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 |
| 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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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| Knowledge and information for food security in Africa: from traditional media to the Internet |
| A critical factor in meeting the challenge of ensuring food security in Africa is human resource development through knowledge building and information sharing. Communication technologies are central to this process. This article draws on experiences with a range of communication technologies in Africa - from traditional media to the Internet - to examine the important role of knowledge and inform... more |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/CDdirect/CDan0017.htm |
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| Knowledge - Communication for development |
| The last mile: how can farmers take advantage of new media? |
| Information technology is with us and it is spreading fast. Thought now need be given to how best ensure that the last mile of its tentacles will benefit those who are the most economically insecure. The potential of the information superhighway must be harnessed so that its messages are in direct response to local geographical, cultural, socio-economic and linguistic needs. |
| English: http://www.fao.org/sd/CDdirect/CDan0006.htm |
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