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Key References, Web links, Toolkits - Voice

Voice References:

• One World (2004) Communication for Development (C4D) Concept Paper for SDC: “People at the centre of the local and global development communication loop / People-centred communication, utilizing old and new communication technologies"

• CFSC (2004) Bellagio Statement on Media, Freedom and Poverty Reduction and the Role of Communication in Meeting the Millennium Development Goals

• Global Fund for Media Development (GFMD) (2006) “Media Matters: Perspectives on Advancing Governance & Development from the Global Forum for Media Development"

• DFID (2006) Voices of Change: Strategic radio support for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. By A. Skuse. For a summary please click here.

• FAO (2003) “The One to Watch: Radio, New ICTs and Interactivity” By Bruce Girard.

• Panos (2003) “Why Radio Matters”. [This leaflet is no longer available online.]

Voice Web links:

• World Congress on Communication for Development (WCCD)

• United Nations Inter-Agency Roundtable on Communication for Development (C4D)

• World Electronic Media Forum (WEMF)

Voice Toolkits:

• UNDP (2006) Communication for Empowerment: Developing Media Strategies in Support of Vulnerable Groups.

• SDC (2004) Media and Governance: A Guide.

• DFID (2006) “Community Radio for Development” id21 Online Discussion Forum. Also see the Final Report.

• AMARC (2006) Impact Evaluation of AMARC and Community Radio Sector on Social Development: “Strengthening Community Radios in the Digital Age through Removing Barriers and Increasing Effectiveness: Knowledge Sharing and Impact Evaluation Project of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC). Process Documentation and Final Report.

• AMARC (2005) The African Community Radio Managers Handbook. Across Africa, more and more people are becoming excited about this thing called community radio. The problem has always been trying to explain it in a way that makes sense to people, wherever they live. The handbooks is meant to describe the process of community radio as precisely as possible.

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