New Report: Closing the Information Loop in Haiti 17th May 2012
A new paper based on research done for Internews’ humanitarian information radio program launched in Haiti after the earthquake shows that information is a critical component of any humanitarian assistance or development programme.

New Ørecomm book: Social Media in Development Communication 15th May 2012
This anthology brings together voices from key institutions and experts in the established world of development cooperation, who were invited to share their experiences of using social media.

Report: Evaluating Media Interventions in Conflict Countries - Toward Developing Common Principles and a Community of Practice 15th May 2012
The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, Fondation Hirondelle, Internews Network, the United States Broadcasting Board of Governors, and the Center of Innovation for Media, Conflict, and Peacebuilding at the United States Institute of Peace commissioned this report following a five-day multistakeholder...

Case Study - Climate Airwaves: Community Radio, Action Research and Advocacy for Climate Justice in Ghana 14th May 2012
This article discusses lessons learned to date from the Climate Airwaves project, an initiative aimed at developing new approaches for supporting community radio broadcasters to investigate, communicate, and engage in broader debates on the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities in Ghana. It also discusses in...

Climate Change Media Partnership Policy brief - Why the media matters in a warming world: A guide for policymakers in the global South 3rd May 2012
Climate change journalism can protect people and promote sustainable development — but only if it is accurate, timely and relevant. Strengthening the media’s capacity to cover climate change can help countries to plan and implement domestic policies that work on the ground, while also meeting their international...


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