"The book describes the objectives of sustainable people-centred development and the processes required to achieve it. It focuses on the five factors which according to the author determine effectiveness: suitable organizational design; competent leadership and human resources; appropriate external
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relationships; mobilisation of high quality finance; and the measurement of performance coupled to 'learning for leverage'. In each area the book explains the capacities needed and how they can be assessed and improved. The advantage of this publication is that it offers the overall context in which assessment and evaluation form an important part. It is less of a practical guide than a substantial collection of insights and ideas to improve NGO performance." (Catalogue Intermediate Technology Publications 2000)
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"El presente manual recoge, por un lado, lo que ya realizó en su momento Comunicación, misión y desafío,(1986) y lo que ofreció el manual de Comunicación para la pastoral y pastoral de la comunicación (1995), del Servicio Conjunto de Comunicación que agrupa las tres grandes organizaciones ca
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tólicas de comunicación: OCIC-AL, UCLAP y UNDA-AL, que tiene sede en Quito, Ecuador. El presente manual será de ahora en adelante una ayuda útil para quienes desean impulsaren América Latina una pastoral de la comunicación, siguiendo para ello lo largamente enseñado y afirmado por la voz de los Pastores de la Iglesia, y que encuentra su expresión en los diversos documentos donde se aborda este tema." (https://documental.celam.org)
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"This book has been written from the point of view of a manager working in a radio broadcasting environment. Such managers are busy. Permanently short of time. There are never enough hours in the day. Opportunities ro study are rare; rarer still is the prospect of becoming expert in the many areas t
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hat jointly comprise the management discipline. This book is not designed to be read at one sitting. It is designed to be referred to as the need arises. It is a "how to" book for managers. it does not teach how to write a news bulletin, splice a tape or produce a radio play. There are many other good books on these subjects. This book is about the art of management as it relates to radio broadcasting." (Using this book, page xiii)
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"Ein praxisorientiertes Handbuch für die religiöse Medienarbeit mit audiovisuellen Medien. Zahlreiche Beispiele und Übungen verdeutlichen die praktische Umsetzung in Bildungsarbeit und Schule. Hifreich ist auch der knappe Anhang mit Informationen und Adressen von kirchlichen Medienzentralen." (Ve
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"This book presents a compilation of lessons learned by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs and its partners over 15 years of developing and implementing family planning communication projects campaigns in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Near East. An introductory essay provides
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an overview of family planning and communication worldwide and outlines the role of theory-based communication programs. The main part of the book presents lessons learned in the field about the process of designing and carrying out family planning communication projects. More than 60 lessons are presented, with descriptions and analysis of projects illustrating each lesson. A final essay explores the current and future challenges confronting family planning educators and other public health communicators." (Publisher description)
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"Used in a participatory way, video can be a powerful tool, which allows clients to examine the world around them, gain awareness of their situation and become more actively involved in decisions which affect their lives. Based on an innovative approach researched over twelve years, the book sets ou
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t a complete programme for workers in a range of social work, community, education and health settings. It features over 60 exercises, explaining clearly the procedure to follow, the time needed and the value of each activity. It includes practical advice on: workshop planning; video equipment and how to use it; teaching technical skills to group members; running long-term projects. Participatory Video is a practical handbook for a wide range of professionals, including social workers, teachers, extension workers, therapists, community artists and video trainers." (Publisher description)
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