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Comic Art in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Latin America Through 2000: An International Bibliography

John A. Lent

Westport, Conn.: Praeger (2004), xxii, 698 pp.

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Challenging the Digital Divide? A Literature Review of Community Informatics Initiatives

Brian D. Loader, Leigh Keeble

York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF); Teesside University (2004), vii, 65 pp.

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Islam: Zerrbilder und Wirklichkeiten. Die Rezeption des Islam im Westen

Christine Steeger-Strobel (ed.)

Kai Hafez (introd.)

Stuttgart: Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa), 5th ext. ed. (2004), 45 pp.

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HIV/AIDS: The Creative Challenge. Literature Review: Engaging with Culture in HIV/AIDS Communications

Mary Marsh

Creative Exchange (2004), 26 pp.

"This literature review explores current thinking and analysis of the role of culture in development communications addressing HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment and care. It takes as its starting point the relationship between culture and the global strategic response to HIV/AIDS, tracing the impli ... more

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Interkulturelle Kommunikation: Literaturnachweise aus der Datenbank des IZEP 1998-2004

Bonn: Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung (InWEnt); Informationszentrum Entwicklungspolitik (IZEP) (2004), 14 pp.

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Press Freedom in Southern Africa

Kier Schuringa (ed.)

Jeanette Minnie (foreword)

Amsterdam: Netherlands Institute for Southern Africa (NIZA), 2nd. revised ed. (2004), 104 pp.

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A Comparative Analysis of the Diffusion and Participatory Models in Development Communication

Nancy Morris

Communication Theory, volume 13, issue 2 (2003), pp. 225-248

"The field of development communication is dominated by two conceptual models: diffusion and participation. These models have distinct theoretical roots and differing emphases in terms of program designs and goals. This article examines the extent of the gap and the overlap between them by comparing ... more

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Communication of Research for Poverty Reduction: A Literature Review

Ingie Hovland

London: Overseas Development Institute (ODI) (2003), 91 pp.

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Fuentes sobre radio: Un siglo de bibliografía internacional

Antonio Checa Godoy

Sevilla: [author] (2003), 272 pp.

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Livelihoods Approaches to Information and Communication in Support of Rural Poverty Elimination and Food Security

Robert Chapman, Tom Slaymaker, John Young

Overseas Development Institute (ODI); Department of International Development (DFID); FAO (2003), viii, 62 pp.

"It is widely acknowledged that a livelihoods approach provides a useful, logically consistent framework for thinking through the complex issues influencing the lives of the poor. In particular it draws attention to ways in which policies, institutions and decision-making processes influence resourc ... e access and ownership, and determine strategic livelihood options available to poor households. Information and communication systems are crucial in this regard, both in generating information required by the rural poor to make decisions on livelihood strategies, and in generating information required by institutions responsible for making decisions about policies and processes that affect those strategies. In each case, it is only through improved information that individuals and institutions can make informed choices about the opportunities and constraints associated with agriculture-based strategies. However, improved information alone is not sufficient for improved decision-making. Decision-making is a political process and promoting multi-stakeholder participation in decision-making processes is a key concern. Furthermore, different stakeholder groups each have specific information needs and delivery preferences. Highly differentiated information needs assessment is essential in order to effectively support decision-making at different levels. It is evident that effective promotion of poverty reduction and food security requires changes in institutions and attitudes, knowledge and information levels, processes and skills. Improved understanding of the capacity of decision-makers at different levels to make use of the information provided is key for the identification of appropriate systems and institutions for the delivery of relevant information. Enhancing the quality and quantity of information also relies on attention to the flow of information, such as the means of communication, format and content. Information can potentially have a catalytic role but much depends on its reliability and relevance to the needs of particular user groups. There is a necessary trade-off between the level of technical detail involved in information collection and analysis, and the practical usefulness of that information. Standardisation of techniques of information collection, storage and presentation is important, both to improve efficiency in information handling within agencies and also to ensure that information can be used externally by other agencies, thereby facilitating greater cross-sectoral communication and coordination. Equally important is developing effective means of prioritising information needs at different levels. Improved information can enable people to better defend their interests and articulate their needs; it increases their bargaining power and ability to influence decision-making processes which affect them. Transparency is equally important if information is to empower people to make better decisions. Improved communication systems can enable individuals to organise as groups and use information to hold institutions and authorities accountable." (Executive summary, page vi) more

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The African Publishing Companion: A Resource Guide

Hans M. Zell (ed.)

Lochcarron, Scotland: Hans Zell Publishers (2002), 356 pp.

"Containing over 1,600 entries and extensively cross-referenced, this is a comprehensive albeit now dated documentation and information resource on African publishing and the book trade. Content includes (1) a directory of almost 700 African publishers’ email addresses and Web sites (where availab ... more

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Kommunikationsstrategien zur Raucherentwöhnung: Ein Überblick über die Wissenschaftliche Literatur zu diesem Thema

Christoph Kröger, Kathrin Heppekausen, Karin Ebenhoch

Köln: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) (2002), 124 pp.

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Information for Sustainable Livelihoods: A Review of Literature Produced for the Strategic Programme for Information on Sustainable Livelihoods

Overseas Development Institute (ODI), Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) (2002), 23 pp.

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Medien und Informationstechnologie in der Arabischen Welt: Literatur seit 1995

Gerda Hansen

Hamburg: Deutsches Übersee-Institut (2002), 105 pp.

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Film: An International Bibliography

Malte Hagener, Michael Töteberg

Stuttgart: Metzler (2002), 479 pp.

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Library Aid to Developing Countries in Times of Globalization: A Literature Review

Ann Curry, Tanya Thiessen, Lorraine Kelley

World Libraries, volume 12, issue 2 (2002), pp. 15-36

"A useful review of the literature pertaining to library aid and globalization, including book donation/distribution programmes, and support for local publishers. The study focuses on two questions: what are the major needs of libraries in the developing countries? And whether some of those needs ar ... more

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Metzler Lexikon Religion: Gegenwart - Alltag - Medien. Band 4: Text- und Bildquellen, Filmographie, Zeittafeln, Gesamtregister

Christoph Auffarth, Jutta Bernard, Hubert Mohr (eds.)

Stuttgart: Metzler (2002), 438 pp.

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Kinder zwischen den Welten: Interkulturalität in Kinder- und Jugendbüchern

München: Internationale Jugendbibliothek (2002), 31 pp.

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Communication strategies for smoking cessation: A review of the scientific literature on the subject

Christoph Kröger, Kathrin Heppekausen, Karin Ebenhoch

Cologne: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) (2002), 124 pp.

"The following questions will be examined: Which methods of communication (mass communication, Internet, personal communication) promise effective communication with smokers? Which messages (contents) promise effective communication with smokers? Which multipliers promise effective communication wit ... more

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Massenmedien: Literaturnachweise aus der Datenbank des IZEP 1995-2002

Bonn: Deutsche Stiftung für Internationale Entwicklung (DSE), Informationszentrum Entwicklungspolitik (2002), 26 pp.