"In this booklet, we describe in some detail the successful Liberian experiment, and suggest ways in which other countries may organize a similar project through their Information Ministry or other development agency. The third part of the booklet, is a simple "how-to-do-it guide for the editor/publ ... isher of a mimeo newspaper It is, in fact, an elementary manual for the journalist who has had no professional experience, and is in a form suitable for reprinting and wide distribution to the staffs of the rural papers. The mimeo newspaper is, admittedly, a rudimentary form of publishing, technically limited by the capacity of the equipment used. It is none the less significant for all that, and in passing, it should be noted that with skill and care, a professional looking paper can be produced. The important thing, however, is that this method of production enables a means of expression and establishes a small business enterprise, years before it would be economically possible with conventional printing plant. On the basis of the Liberian experience, it is estimated that a paper could be established with an initial outlay of as little as $100, and that it could provide a living for its owner/editor from the outset. This is a beginning from which a publisher and a community might aspire to progress until the time when a printed broadsheet can be produced by a professional staff on a modern printing plant." (Preface) more

"El autor relata con bastante detalle el exitoso experimento llevado a cabo en Liberia para la rápida creación de periódicos rurales - También indica cómo muchos otros países podrían llevar a cabo un programa similar - La última sección del estudio consiste en una guía práctica para el di ... rector/editor de un periódico multicopiado." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 1265, topic code 110.45) more

"L'auteur relate, d'une façon assez détaillée, l'expérience heureuse qui a été faite au Libéria, visant la création et le développement rapides de journaux ruraux — Il indique aussi comment d'autres pays pourraient réaliser un programme analogue — La dernière phase de l'étude est con ... stituée par un guide pratique à l'intention du directeur/rédacteur en chef d'un journal multicopié." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 1263, topic code 110.45) more