ISBN:
9839054414
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (viii, 154 p)
,
ill
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22 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Saint-Lazare, Quebec Gibson Library Connections 2008 Canadian electronic library. Books collection Electronic document; Available by subscription via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Involving the Community : A Guide to Participatory Development Communication
DDC:
302.2
Keywords:
Economic development projects Citizen participation
;
Communication in rural development
;
Communication in economic development
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
This guide is intended for people working in research and development. It introduces participatory development communication concepts, discusses the effective two-way communication approaches, and presents a methodology to plan, develop, and evaluate communication strategies
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Foreword; About the author; Introduction; Roles: The researcher or development practitioner as a commuication actor; Methodology: How to plan a participatory development communication strategy; Tools: Using communictaion tools with a participatory approach; Conclusion; Bibliography; Annex;
Description / Table of Contents:
CoverContents -- Foreword -- About the author -- Introduction -- Roles58; The researcher or development practitioner as a commuication actor -- Introduction -- The researcher and the development practitioner as a communication actor -- Participatory development communication -- The researcher and the development practitioner as a facilitator -- Making participatory research and development more effective -- Where does it come from63; -- Major trends in development communication -- The limits of participatory development communication -- Implementing a participatory view of development -- Community participation -- Using communication to facilitate participation -- Participatory research and participatory development communication -- Methodology58; How to plan a participatory development communication strategy -- Introduction -- The methodological approach -- Step 158; Establishing a relationship with a local community and understanding the local setting -- Step 258; Involving the community in the identification of a problem44; its potential solutions44; and the decision to carry out a concrete initiative -- Step 358; Identifying the different community groups and other stakeholders concerned with the identified problem 40;or goal41; and initiative -- Step 458; Identifying communication needs44; objectives and activities -- Step 558; Identifying appropriate communication tools -- Step 658; Preparing and pre45;testing communication content and materials -- Step 758; Facilitating partnerships -- Step 858; Producing an implementation plan -- Step 958; Monitoring and evaluating the communication strategy and documenting the development or research process -- Step 1058; Planning the sharing and utilization of results -- Concluding remarks -- Tools58; Using communictaion tools with a participatory approach -- Introduction -- Types of communication tools in PDC -- Interpersonal communication tools -- Group media tools -- Traditional media tools -- Mass media tools -- Information and communication technologies tools -- Identifying communication tools for different kinds of applications -- Triggering the process of participatory communication -- Supporting and facilitating discussion groups -- Extending group discussion sessions -- Reaching other groups or participants beyond the immediate locale -- Supporting learning and the exchange of knowledge -- Helping participants communicate with each other or with a specific group -- Evaluating and keeping a record of activities -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Annex -- Major trends in development communication -- Last Page.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
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Electronic document; Available by subscription via World Wide Web
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