"This chapter presents the Multidimensional Model for Change (MMC), an innovative model aimed at improving people’s life; it includes the elements of the Communication-Based Assessment (CBA) and Communication Needs Assessment (CNA) frameworks. It is based on a mix of theories of change management ...and the current conception of communication for development (C4D) applied to investigate and understand the larger development picture using the postulates of the CBA framework, which includes the socio-economic, political and cultural environments in development and social change. The MMC when driven by C4D is effective in the development mode, even if it could also be used in other modes such as emergencies and empowerment. The MMC has C4D at its core and it cannot be applied without participation of all stakeholders. In addition, MMC addresses the shortcomings of the past by applying a cross-sectoral approach and multidimensional assessment which allow strategic and comprehensive planning." (Abstract)
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"This publication is an easy-to-read introduction to current concepts and practices of development communication. It consists of four parts. The first chapter distinguishes between three main conceptual approaches to development communication: the diffusion model, the life skills model and the parti...cipatory model. The second chapter briefly develops principles of participatory communication. The third describes the four phases of the communication programme cycle in the context of development cooperation, including the participatory communication assessment (PCA), the communication strategy design, the implementation and the monitoring and evaluation phases. The final part presents three cases to illustrate how civil society organisations approach participatory communication: the Peruvian community development NGO 'Minga Peru' applying holistic and bottom-up approaches grounded on rights-based community development; the Tanzanian NGO 'Femina' focusing on user-driven content and participative formative research; and the Indian 'National Center for Promotion and Employment for Disabled People' seeking dialogue with parliamentarians and networking with relevant stakeholders." (CAMECO Update 4-2009)
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