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Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi

13th BES EXPO 2007

Conference and Exhibition on

Terrestrial & Satellite BroadcastingNew Delhi, 1 - 3 February 2007

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COMMUNITY BROADCASTING COMMUNITY BROADCASTING

DEVELOPMENT & DISASTER DEVELOPMENT & DISASTER

MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT

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INNOVATIONS

+NARROWCASTING PODCASTING CABLECASTING

Reduce PER CAPITA COST

of interactive connectivity with dispersed populations.

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How can society help How can society help communities to help communities to help

themselves themselves ? ?

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Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi

RADIORADIO

STRENGTHS • Nearly everyone has a receiver • Ease of access • Low production cost of content

• Highly cost effective tool for development

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CR POLICY by INDIACR POLICY by INDIA

Nearly 4000 community stationswith 2000 operational by 2008!

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UNESCO ExperimentsUNESCO Experiments

Traditional Communication Technology (Radio)

+

New ICTs ( computers, hand held devices, cable) =

Innovative Multi-media formats

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MULTI- MEDIA SOLUTIONSMULTI- MEDIA SOLUTIONS

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E-Tuk TukE-Tuk Tuk

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VIGNETTES of Comm. RadioVIGNETTES of Comm. Radio

• Tambuli Radio in the Philippines

• Radio Muye in Suriname

• Radio Kothmale in Sri Lanka

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VIGNETTES of Comm. RadioVIGNETTES of Comm. Radio

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COMMUNITY BROADCASTING & COMMUNITY BROADCASTING & DISASTER DISASTER

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COMMUNITY BROADCASTING & COMMUNITY BROADCASTING & DISASTERDISASTER

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DIGITAL STORYTELLINGDIGITAL STORYTELLING

• Diversity of messages and materials by community members

• In their own Languages• Addressing particular community issues

&

adapting generic content to suit information needs within the community

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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES

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NEED GAPSNEED GAPS

• Support and advice on most appropriate technology

• Equipment Maintenance

• On-the-job training

& Liaison

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Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi

WORKING PARTNERSHIPSWORKING PARTNERSHIPS

Small, efficient low cost radios, transmitters, portable units using renewable energy

Mainstreaming

Capacity building

Pooling & sharing resources

Thank You !