Information and communication
There is growing recognition that knowledge management is based on effective communication between people in many different forms. The most appropriate form of communication will depend upon the individuals and on the subject matter.
Rapid development in information and communication technologies (ICTs) capabilities should not overshadow the many traditional approaches to communication used throughout the world every day.
This section of Practical Answers looks as some of the approaches and how to make best use these approaches.
Community Radio
Community radio is often greatly appreciated by its audience, differing from national or international radio broadcast because of their local nature.
Practical Action, 2003 updated 2007, 2 pages
Community radio is often greatly appreciated by its audience, differing from national or international radio broadcast because of their local nature.
Practical Action, 2003 updated 2007, 2 pages
Community Street Drama
Drama is a powerful and entertaining form of communication, and it can be used informally without the need for an indoor stage or theatre house.
Practical Action, 2003, 2 pages
Drama is a powerful and entertaining form of communication, and it can be used informally without the need for an indoor stage or theatre house.
Practical Action, 2003, 2 pages
Demonstrations
Demonstrations are a very effective way of introducing and explaining improved or unfamiliar ways of doing practical tasks.
Practical Action, 2007, 2 pages
Demonstrations are a very effective way of introducing and explaining improved or unfamiliar ways of doing practical tasks.
Practical Action, 2007, 2 pages
Exposure visits
Exposure visits are organised so that people living in one place can visit another to observe and learn from their activities.
Practical Action, 2003, 2 pages
Exposure visits are organised so that people living in one place can visit another to observe and learn from their activities.
Practical Action, 2003, 2 pages
Newsletters and Booklets
Newsletters and booklets use the written word to convey information, news and opinions.
Practical Action, 2007, 2 pages
Newsletters and booklets use the written word to convey information, news and opinions.
Practical Action, 2007, 2 pages
Posters
Good posters can communicate a message well. From hand drawn to printed, this technical brief looks at ways to use them, as well as a case study from Kenya.
Practical Action, 2003, 2 pages
Good posters can communicate a message well. From hand drawn to printed, this technical brief looks at ways to use them, as well as a case study from Kenya.
Practical Action, 2003, 2 pages
Producing printed material
This Technical Brief explains the basics, and will help you to organise your materials production, or perhaps reorganise it.
Appropriate Technology Magazine, June 1998, 5 pages
This Technical Brief explains the basics, and will help you to organise your materials production, or perhaps reorganise it.
Appropriate Technology Magazine, June 1998, 5 pages
Public gatherings
Communities hold a variety of public gatherings on a regular basis, and can offer individuals and groups a way to exchange messages and ideas.
Practical Action, 2007, 2 pages
Communities hold a variety of public gatherings on a regular basis, and can offer individuals and groups a way to exchange messages and ideas.
Practical Action, 2007, 2 pages
Storytelling
Human beings across the world have told stories as long as they have had language. This technical brief explores the advantages, and how to use it in communities.
Practical Action, 2003 updated 2007, 2 pages
Human beings across the world have told stories as long as they have had language. This technical brief explores the advantages, and how to use it in communities.
Practical Action, 2003 updated 2007, 2 pages
Using Existing Mass Media
Communities can make use of the mass media (newspapers, radio, TV. internet) to publicise their own information, opinions and concerns to a large audience, and to influence people in power.
Communities can make use of the mass media (newspapers, radio, TV. internet) to publicise their own information, opinions and concerns to a large audience, and to influence people in power.
Wall newspapers
Wall newspapers are stuck to a notice board or public place. They have lower costs than normal newspaper distribution methods, and give the community a voice.
Practical Action, 2007, 2 pages
Wall newspapers are stuck to a notice board or public place. They have lower costs than normal newspaper distribution methods, and give the community a voice.
Practical Action, 2007, 2 pages
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