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Scholars, practitioners reflect on RCS in IAMCR Lyon 2023 Special Panel
Scholars and practitioners shared their reflections on Rural Communication Services (RCS) in the special panel for the winners of the IAMCR-FAO RCS Research Awards held during the IAMCR 2023 Conference in Lyon, France on July 12, 2023 They talked about promoting the global initiative supported by FAO, the importance of applied research in the field of RCS, and the Collaborative Change Communication (CCComdev) initiative. Dr. Mario Acunzo, Communication for Development
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Participatory Video Trainers’ Training held
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) Rome, the College of Development Communication of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (CDC-UPLB), Digital Green, and CCComdev concluded their five-day Participatory Video (PV) in Agrifood Systems and Digital Environments Training of Trainers on October 26, 2023. The training sessions were held on October 19, 23, 24, 25, and 26 via Zoom. A total of 45 participants from 16
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Empowering Women in Indonesian Palm Oil Plantations through ICT
Indonesia is a leading global oil palm producer, contributing over 58% of the supply. Despite its economic significance, the expansion of oil palm plantations faces challenges, particularly regarding gender issues. Women in this sector endure heavy workloads, health risks, gender-insensitive equipment, and potential violence. As violence against women remains prevalent in Indonesia, there is an urgent need to address these issues and promote gender equality in and around oil palm