"This document is organized into eight chapters that review the history and uses of interactive audio instruction (IAI) as an educational resource, including its methodology, achieved results, and potential to support provision in emergency or crisis situations. Intended as a practical tool for policy-makers, the handbook discusses the cost of IAI and the elements that contribute to its sustainability. It examines how to assess whether IAI is suitable in a particular context, describing common challenges, conditions for production, and partnership opportunities, and offering a detailed checklist with which to evaluate IAI’s potential for success in a given situation. The handbook also considers how to plan for the implementation of IAI. A decision tree is presented to illustrate the available options, guide the programme planning and development timelines, and advise on the propitious development context in terms of partnerships for successful implementation. The four appendices include a video introduction to this report (appendix A), a summary of notable implementation examples with links to key documentation (appendix B), a complete catalogue worldwide programming (appendix C) and case studies outlining the programming created in the Southern African Development Community (appendix D)." (Introduction, page 8)