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Wireless Technology for Social Change: Trends in Mobile Use by NGOs

Sheila Kinkade, Katrin Verclas

Washington, DC; Berkshire: United Nations Foundation;Vodaphone Group Foundation (2008), 59 pp.

"In this second publication in our Access to Communications Publication Series, the authors examine real-life examples of and trends in wireless technology solutions being used to drive change in the areas of health, humanitarian assistance, and environmental conservation. The compelling stories por ... more

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Soul Buddyz Tomorrow is Ours: Evaluation Report 2008

Dunkeld West: Soul City Institute (2008), 24 pp.

"Soul Buddyz, an initiative of the Soul City Institute for Health and Development Communication (IHDC), in partnership with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is a multi-media intervention targeting children aged 8 to 14 in South Africa. The intervention is focused on the promotion o ... more

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The Broadcasting Independence Handbook: Lessons from the South African Experience

Johannesburg: Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) (2008), v, 38 pp.

"The objectives of this handbook are as follows: to provide resources to civil society organisations in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) which are seeking to achieve independent broadcasting regulation and an independent public broadcaster; to share South Africa’s experiences of s ... more

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The Extraordinary Editor: A Handbook for South African Media Leaders
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Guy Berger, Elizabeth Barratt

South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) (2008), 194 pp.

"The extraordinary editor” provides media leaders with the skills to run their news organisations by learning about the mistakes and successes of other experienced editors. The presented examples are mainly derived from South African newspapers, but the issues tackled may apply to other media anyw ... more

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Pop Culture with a Purpose! Using Edutainment Media for Social Change

Virginia Lacayo, Arvind Singhal

The Hague: Oxfam Novib (2008), 53 pp.

"This publication focuses on unique communication-centered approaches to social change and introduces basic concepts, strategies and theories supporting edutainment strategies to foster social change and social movement building. It provides examples of how the organizations have used edutainment st ... more

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Media and Democratisation in Africa

African Communication Research (St. Augustine University Mwanza), volume 1, issue 3 (2008), pp. 269-426

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Publishing, Books and Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical Bibliography
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Hans M. Zell

Henry Chakava (introd. essay)

Lochcarron: Hans Zell Publishing, 3rd ed. (2008), xlix, 712 pp.

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Global Journalism Research: Theories, Methods, Findings, Future

Martin Löffelholz, David Weaver (eds.)

Oxford: Blackwell (2008), 304 pp.

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Enhancing the Livelihoods of the Rural Poor Through ICT: A Knowledge Map

Kerry McNamara

Washington, DC: infoDev Information for Development Program (2008), iv, 308 pp.

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Developing a Business Model for a Community Radio Station in Port Elizabeth: A Case Study

Anthony Thamsanqa "Delite" Ngcezula

Port Elizabeth: NMMU Business School, Master Thesis (2008), ix, 130 pp.

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Communication for Development and Social Change

Jan Servaes (ed.)

Los Angeles et al.: Sage (2008), 428 pp.

"This book includes 17 articles on the current state of communication for development from renowned communication practitioners and scholars. It covers five areas: an introduction to the relationship between development, participation and communication; the theoretical underpinnings of development c ... more

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M-Libraries: Libraries on the Move to Provide Virtual Access

Gill Needham, Mohamed Ally (eds.)

London: Facet Publishing (2008), lvii, 287 pp.

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Setting Standards for Communication and Governance: The Example of Infrastructure Projects

Larry Hass, Leonardo Mazzei, Donald O'Leary

Washington, DC: World Bank (2007), 47 pp.

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Global Information Society Watch 2007: Focus on Participation

Karen Banks, Roberto Bissio, Willie Currie, Anriette Esterhuysen, Chat Garcia Ramilo (eds.)

Association for Progressive Communications (APC) (2007), 215 pp.

"The experience of citizen involvement in public policy advocacy around the world has shown that the status quo tends to prevail unless political will to implement change is strengthened by active citizen participation. A “Global Information Society Watch” is needed to make governments and inter ... more

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Empowering Radio: Good Practices in Development and Operation of Community Radio
Inspiring Practice

Bruce Girard (Coord.)

Amparo Cadavid; Martin Faye; Raghu Mainali; Carlos Rivadeneyra; Nkopane Maphiri (contrib.)

Washington, DC: World Bank Institute (WBIST), Program on Civic Engagement, Empowerment & Respect for Diversity (CEERD) (2007), 249 pp. [60 pp. + 5 annexes]

"This report is one of the first studies comparing systematically different aspects of community radio practice in developing countries. Based on five country surveys - Colombia, Mali, Nepal, Peru and South Africa - it provides descriptions and analyses of: participatory processes and volunteerism; ... more

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Guidebook on Sustainability
Inspiring Practice

Bill Siemering, Jean Fairbairn

Washington, DC: Developing Radio Partners (2007), 90 pp.

"The authors present six local and independent radio stations from Africa - community radio stations, and commercial and NGO run radio stations with strong community participation - showcasing good practices for sustainability, defined as "ability of a radio station to maintain a good quality develo ... more

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The Media and the Law: A Handbook for Community Journalists

Simone Delaney

Johannesburg: Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) (2007), 40 pp.

"This handbook is intended to be a desk reference for small, independent and community media organisations, equipping journalists with the following tools: enable small independent and community media to counter growing media censorship in South Africa, and to ensure that these media are aware of th ... more

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Evaluating Heartlines 2006: A Platform for Change. A Summary Report of the Research

Health and Development Africa

Houghton: Heartlines (2007), 32 pp.

"HEARTLINES is an innovative programme developed by The Mass Media Project in South Africa. The intervention’s purpose is to address South Africa’s social issues, such as HIV and AIDS, crime, violence and the breakdown of family and social structures. HEARTLINES is unique in its approach in that ... more

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Money Matters: How Independent Media Manage to Survive. 15-16 September 2006

A. Sofie Jannusch (ed.)

Aachen: Catholic Media Council (CAMECO);Forum Medien und Entwicklung (fome) (2007), 77 pp.

"Discussions on how to support sustainability of independent media generally focus on the political conditions, the legal framework and – especially in German development cooperation – on the quality of journalistic coverage. Nevertheless, economic factors are of equal importance, not only for p ... more

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Media Legislation in Africa: A Comparative Legal Survey
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Guy Berger

Grahamstown: Rhodes University, School of Journalism and Media Studies;UNESCO (2007), vii, 180 pp.

The Extraordinary Editor: A Handbook for South African Media Leaders Key Guidance

Publishing, Books and Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical Bibliography Top Insights

Empowering Radio: Good Practices in Development and Operation of Community Radio Inspiring Practice

Guidebook on Sustainability Inspiring Practice

Media Legislation in Africa: A Comparative Legal Survey Top Insights

The Extraordinary Editor: A Handbook for South African Media Leaders
Key Guidance

Publishing, Books and Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical Bibliography
Top Insights

Empowering Radio: Good Practices in Development and Operation of Community Radio
Inspiring Practice

Guidebook on Sustainability
Inspiring Practice

Media Legislation in Africa: A Comparative Legal Survey
Top Insights