"There are growing numbers of grass-root communication and information service providers in the developing countries today. They are operating community radio stations, multipurpose telecentres, information centres, community learning centres and – in a few cases – community multimedia centres (
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CMCs) that already combine both radio and telecentre facilities. This book is intended to be of use to all those wanting to become involved or already involved in such initiatives – staff and managers, community groups, NGOs working for community empowerment, communication planners supporting development activities, trainers and project partners. It will obviously be of particular interest to those operating or considering starting a CMC as it covers the full range of topics linked to community broadcasting and to telecentre operations." (UNESCO website, 31.10.2007)
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"This report examines how large-scale educational broadcasting projects can most effectively be introduced and implemented in developing countries, describes past problems and recommends project design to avoid them in future projects. The principal topics investigated include: (1) relating to targe
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t audiences, taking into account issues such as language, culture, and local concerns; (2) efficiently administering complex and varied broadcasting activities; (3) installing and maintaining economical and reliable equipment; (4) enlisting the active support of educators; (5) developing comprehensive and meaningful programs; (6) utilizing media production techniques to increase audience involvement; and (7) obtaining reliable feedback on broadcast success. The report concludes with a discussion of recent developments in communication technology and describes its potential for educating large numbers of students." (Abstract)
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"Collection of articles which are the joint work of a number of people and designed to serve as a guide for Indian teachers and social workers, to present to them the basic equipment and the techniques necessary to transmit the Christian message in the context of the Church, the school, village or u
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rban activities, the hospital and social institutions." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 142, topic code 54)
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