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Evaluation of UNESCO's Community Multimedia Centres: Final Report

Heather Creech

Paris: UNESCO, Internal Oversight Service, Evaluation Section (2006), 61 pp.

"Since 2001, UNESCO has established more than 87 Community Multimedia Centres (CMCs) in over 22 developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean with major funding provided by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The evaluation describes the initiative's ma ... in achievement: 'The CMCs are accepted by and fully integrated into the communities and can in many cases be sustained beyond the pilot phase without core operating grants. The effort and funding that UNESCO has channeled into this transformative initiative have been exceeded by the hard work and commitment of the CMC staff and the communities where they are based. Among other key findings, the evaluators clearly acknowledge the contribution of CMCs to local development, noting that longer term benefits are already being realized within individual communities, such as the gradual removal of barriers to social inclusion, the stimulation of poverty alleviation through access to knowledge of better health, resource management, agriculture practices and the creation of new livelihoods opportunities. CMCs are also recognized as critical tools for local communities to mediate changes brought on by globalization and the advent of new technologies: The CMC role in fostering cultural resilience. The capacity of a community to retain critical knowledge and at the same time adapt to external influences and pressures - is particularly remarkable. In addition to an extensive review of documentation, the evaluation used field research, interviews, questionnaires, an online survey, and case studies to review the CMC initiative, a flagship activity of UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector. Equitable and expanded access to ICTs is promoted in many ways, such as subsidized training for those with special requirements and/or marginalized groups; close work with schools, small businesses and the independent sector; or the provision of information to more remote communities through radio, says the evaluation report. The evaluation also points out challenges faced by the CMC initiative, including the strategic use of CMC networks as delivery mechanisms for development services, from projects and programmes of UN agencies and national governments to those of local civil society groups. Many challenges relate to sustainability of local facilities in low-income and least-developed localities. As CMCs depend on volunteers for the delivery of training, radio programming and other services, they face difficulties in finding appropriate incentives for volunteers and struggle with managing volunteer turnover. Another challenge consists of opportunities for networking and staff development, which to date have been limited. Evaluators point out the need for CMCs to learn from and access expertise more easily and systematically from each other in order to be sustainable. Enabling national policy environments are very important for the development and sustainability of CMCs. Sudden changes in national policies on connectivity charges can destabilize CMCs and broadcast licensing restrictions or restrictions on press freedom can prevent CMCs from being able to broadcast freely and to a broader constituency, says the report." (UNESCO website) more

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Ausdrucksstark: Modelle zur aktiven Medienarbeit mit Heranwachsenden mit Behinderung

Elke Michaelis, Oliver Lieb (eds.)

München: kopaed (2006), 112 pp.

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Knowledge Maps: ICTs in Education. What Do We Know About the Effective Uses of Information and Communication Technologies in Education in Developing Countries?

Washington, DC: infoDev Information for Development Program (2005), 70 pp.

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Achieving Social Change on Gender-Based Violence: A Report on the Impact Evaluation of Soul City's Fourth Series

Shereen Usdin, Escra Scheepers, Susan Goldstein, Garth Japhet

Social Science & Medicine, volume 61, issue 11 (2005), pp. 2434-2445

"The Soul City Institute for Health and Development Communication—a South African multi-media health promotion project—together with the National Network on Violence Against Women, formulated an intervention to address domestic violence. Recognising that behavioural change interventions aimed so ... more

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A Review of SPINF's Program: Exchange Media Personnel Between the Pacific Islands Region and Japan

F. K. Takeuchi

Tokyo: Sasakawa Peace Foundation (2005), ?? pp.

"Takeuchi (Sasakawa Peace Foundation, 2005) completed an evaluation of a program that, from 1991 to 2004, brought 81 journalists from the Pacific Islands to Japan for visits of differing duration. The purpose of the program was to expose the journalists to Japanese culture, politics and media. Takeu ... more

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Final Evaluation Report Uganda

Tripartite Training Programme

The Hague: International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) (2005), 34 pp.

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Independent Media Development Abroad: Challenges Exist in Implementing U.S. Efforts and Measuring Results

Washington, DC: United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) (2005), 49 pp.

"The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development obligated at least $40 million in fiscal year 2004 for the development of independent media, including activities such as journalism and business management training and support for legal and regulatory frameworks. About 60 p ... more

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Sida's Work with Culture and Media: Main Report

Cecilia M. Ljungman, Helge Rønning, Tejeshwar Singh, Henrik Steen Pedersen et al.

Stockholm: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) (2005), 141 pp.

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Sida's Work with Culture and Media: Annexes

Cecilia M. Ljungman, Helge Rønning, Tejeshwar Singh, Henrik Steen Pedersen et al.

Stockholm: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) (2005), 132 pp.

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Radio Campaign in West Africa: I Am a Child But I Have my Rights Too! Final Evaluation Report

Rosita Ericsson

Dakar: Plan International West Africa Regional Office (2005), 80, 18 pp.

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The TICBolivia Country Programme: The Impact of IICD Support for Poverty Reduction and Development Using ICTs, 2000-2004

The Hague: International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) (2005), 72 pp.

"Since it was launched in 2000, the Bolivia Country Programme known as TICBolivia has helped over 50,000 people, mainly small farmers, teachers, students, indigenous leaders and local officials, use ICTs to improve their lives and contribute to their country’s development. All the ICT activities g ... more

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Kamera läuft! Ton ab! Fünf Jahre mobile Medienarbeit in Thüringen: Ein Erfahrungsbericht der TLM-Medienwerkstatt

Angelika Heyen Red.;Zeidler, Judith

München: kopaed;Thüringer Landesmedienanstalt (2005), 241 pp.

"Seit 2001 ist die TLM-Medienwerkstatt in Thüringen unterwegs um medienpädagogische Projekte in Kindergärten, Schulen, Jugendclubs, Freizeitheimen und in Einrichtungen der Behindertenarbeit zu unterstützen und durchzuführen. Ein Anlass, Bilanz zu ziehen! In diesem Erfahrungsbericht wird die bis ... more

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Soul Buddyz Club: Evaluation Report 2005

Parktown: Soul City, Institute for Health and Development Communication (2005), 39 pp.

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Evaluation of "Support to Local Initiatives for Nonviolent Conflict Resolution"

Nora Ingdal, Hanan Boudart

Oslo: Nordic Consulting Goup (NCG);Search for Common Ground (2005), 85 pp.

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USAID's Media Assistance: Strengthening Independent Radio in Indonesia

Shanthi Kalathil, Krishna Kumar

Washington, DC: USAID (2005), vi, 22 pp.

"The democratic transition in Indonesia after the fall of the Suharto regime brought about important liberalization of the media sector. Focusing on radio as an effective medium for increasing citizen engagement with the political process and improving government accountability, USAID selected Inter ... more

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USAID's Assistance to the Media Sector in Afghanistan

Colin Soloway, Abubaker Saddigue

Washington, DC: USAID (2005), xii, 31 pp.

"[...] It is too early to assess the full impact of media development efforts undertaken since February 2002, given the short timeframe and the absence of reliable audience surveys. Nevertheless, OTI and Internews deserve credit for adopting an innovative, cost-effective approach to media assistance ... more

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Evaluation of the Multi Media Training Kit Project (MMTK)

Jackie Davies

UNESCO (2005), 102 pp.

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Report from a Mid-Term Review of the Programme for the Enhancement of Research Information (PERI)

Helena Asamoah Hassan, Peter Ballantyne, Sara Gwynn, Paul Manda, Dylan Winder

Oxford: International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) (2005), 38 pp.

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Assessment of Phase II of Project "Radio SIDA"

Leo Metcalf

Andrew Lees Trust;National Committee to Fight AIDS (CNLS) (2005), 54 pp.

"The study revealed important coverage by Project ‘Radio SIDA’ of the targeted populations. 89% of the population that was studied declared having heard about AIDS on the radio. Radio is clearly the most important source of information for both urban and rural populations. Given that 68% of the ... more

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The News Agency "Agencia Informativa Púlsar" Project 2001-2003

Victor van Oeyen

Stockholm: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) (2005), 99 pp.