"The purpose of this report is to share the key findings of the VVD radio project in Southern Madagascar after six months of broadcasts in 2012, in particular to document the design and evolution of the pilot project; feedback the outcomes to participating stakeholders; inform the donor community about the impacts of the VVD project; and provide lessons and perspectives to assist a proposed scaling up process. The document focuses on the findings of a two month evaluation process which was also informed by regular monitoring and feedback in the field during the course of the project activities." (Executive summary)
Introduction, 8
Project Aims and Objectives, 12
Project Methodology, 13
Project Outputs, 18
Project Evaluation, 20
FINDINGS
1 Access and Relationship to the Local Media, 22
2 Human Rights, Rights to Information and Freedom of Expression, 27
3 Confidence and Ability of Citizens to Act on Their New Found Rights, 30
4 Responsiveness of Decision Makers to Citizen’s Information Needs, 35
5 Implementation of Local Services in Response to Citizen’s Needs, 41
Wider Impact of the VVD Approach, 50
Challenges and Lessons Learnt, 53
Sustainability, 54