"Developing an efficient library service for print-disabled people is extremely important, because there are significantly fewer books available commercially in accessible formats compared to what is published in print for the general public. The need to build collections in alternative formats and
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make them available for readers who are unable to browse shelves makes it necessary to develop special services. These guidelines were developed with input from many people from all over the world, including those who use libraries for the blind, work in them, or have a professional interest in the success of these libraries. The Standing Committee of the IFLA Libraries for the Blind Section wishes to acknowledge and thank all those who contributed." (Preface)
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"In this study, the researcher examined the development of the various theoretical frameworks that define the practice of development communication, and then reached out to the international development community through a survey to discover: a) whether an assumption that development communication i
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s not sufficiently appreciated by decision and policy makers in development organizations is correct; and b) if it is, what possible reasons there could be for this. The researcher found that where this assumption is correct, possible reasons for it could be a) a deficiency of empirical indicators on which policy makers can base their budgeting decisions; and/or b) a lack of effective communication between those that advocate for development communication and those at the top of the organizational hierarchies." (Abstract)
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"The Uganda Nutrition and Early Childhood Development Project was one of DevComm’s first projects to demonstrate the value-added of strategic communication. The strategic communication component developed for this project included the use of formative research about values and attitudes with respe
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ct to child rearing, in order to develop and test effective messages. The communication strategy was developed in a highly participatory manner and included nurturing a team of champions for the project among policymakers, district officials, community leaders, and grassroots organizations to advocate for the project. It also included two-way communication activities developed to address the practices and behaviors that would need to be changed in order for the project to be successful, rather than merely disseminating messages based on assumptions of project benefits." (Back cover)
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"Entre jóvenes. Comunicación y VIH desarrolla estrategias para jóvenes preocupados por dos derechos que les son propios: el derecho a la comunicación y el derecho a la salud. Entre jóvenes. Comunicación y VIH es el resultado del desafío de abrir espacios y construir redes que fortalezcan la p
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articipación de los jóvenes en sus comunidades, promoviendo el ejercicio del derecho y el libre acceso a la información y la libertad de expresión. Es un proyecto pensado para los jóvenes y construido con jóvenes. Entre jóvenes. Comunicación y VIH se propone en todas sus instancias, tanto en los talleres presenciales, en el sitio web, como en este libro, capacitar y promover la participación de los jóvenes." (Prólogo)
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"This guide was elaborated from the practice for practitioners. In the face of the enormous challenges in rural development, we hope that it contributes to professional media work in order to improve the access of the rural population to the knowledge and information necessary for sustainable develo
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pment in rural areas." (Preface)
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