"Aider à structurer un projet de journal pour lui donner les meilleures chances de succès, contribuer à fixer les responsabilités de chacun, définir les options financières qui lui garantiront longévité et indépendance : tels sont les objectifs de ce manuel qui s'adresse aux porteurs de pro
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jets de journaux, aux éditeurs, aux chefs ou secrétaires de rédaction voulant rationaliser l'organisation de leur publication, mais aussi à tout journaliste curieux de connaître les principes du fonctionnement d'une entreprise de presse." (Dos de couverture)
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"This handbook covers most aspects of journals publishing and journals management, but special emphasis is put on systems management, subscription fulfilment, financial control, and effective marketing and distribution, including a chapter on journals marketing on the internet. It also includes a se
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ries of model guidelines, model forms, and other documentation that provide illustrative examples of good practice. Additionally, a resources section gives names and addresses of major subscription agents worldwide, resources for developing mailing lists, and details of major review and publicity outlets for African journals. There is also a annotated bibliography and a appendix about "Professional editorial standards" which sets out the requisite skills needed by all those editing in the English-language print media." (Catalogue African Books Collective 1998)
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"The book reviews the types of social organisation with which NGOs might consider working, and the provision of training in a variety of skills and activities, for the people involved and for their organisation. The particular importance of using a capacity-building approach in emergency situations
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is emphasized." (Catalogue Oxfam 2000)
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"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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"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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"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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