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ComDev Asia Holds Communication Training on DRM for Resilient Agriculture
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The ComDev Asia Initiative organized the training-workshop on communication planning for community radio focusing on disaster risk management (DRM) towards resilient family farming and rural livelihoods.  It was held from November 1-3, 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal, with 18 participants representing community radio, community media organizations and farmer groups. Participants came from five South Asian countries, namely: Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Nepal.   As participants themselves acknowledged, the event was

Rural Communication Working Group Proposed at IAMCR
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By Loes Witteveen, Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences A working group on Rural Communication has been proposed to the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR). This move was initiated by the GRI-RC during the IAMCR international conference in July this year.    Envisioned to provide a platform for academic scholars and professionals working in the field of rural communication, the focus of the group, however, goes

SMS market information pilot project in Cambodia builds interest
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Cambodia initiated a pilot project on an electronic marketing communication system(EMCS) using short message service (SMS) technology in 2006-2007 to facilitatecommunication and exchange between farmers and traders in remote regions of thecountry. The EMCS provided information on market price, pricing trends, potential buyers,product quantity, and product quality useful to farmers and traders. The project, funded bythe Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), established theEMCS-SMS server and trained farmers and

‘Voice of Coastal People’ Tackles Climate Resilient Agriculture in Bangladesh
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A network of rural radio stations in Bangladesh called “Opukoler Kotha” or “Voice of the People” has been addressing climate resilience among small farmers in southern coastal areas of the country. Composed of Krishi Radio, Radio Nalta, Radio Sundarban, and Radio Lokobetar, the network has established 100 listener clubs with at least 25 members each in their coverage areas. Using transistor radio units and their mobile phones, members of the

Call for researchers: policy frameworks for digital platforms
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A 14-month period research project, ‘Policy Frameworks for digital platforms-Moving from openness to inclusion’ supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada will begin on October 2017. IT for Change aims to collaborate with researchers and scholars from seven sites: three in Asia, two in Africa, two in South America, and three in Europe and North America. Research outputs could vary depending on research themes and methodologies. However, the teams

Calling all foodies: highlight your traditional dish from your region
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UNFAO launched the first Sustainable Gastronomy Day last 18 June with a call for the foodies worldwide to submit their photo story featuring their traditional dishes with the hashtag, #MySustainableMeal and connect with @UNFAO. Sustainable Gastronomy Day aims to address the questions: What on earth is sustainable gastronomy? Why is it important enough to have a “day” dedicated to it? Why should I care? Supporting locally grown foods and eating

Call for participants: Webinar series on climate preparedness and resilience
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A webinar series entitled, “Weathering Change: Local Solutions for Strong Communities Webinar Series will commence in September 2017. This webinar series has been presented by Antioch University New England, in partnership with the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Interested parties may view past webinar recordings below: Financing Climate Change Solutions Communicating about Clean Energy and Climate Change Solutions Incorporating Climate Solutions Regional Collaboration for Resilience For more information, click here.

FAO takes part in the Ocean Conference
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The high-level United Nations Ocean Conference convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from the 5th to 9th June 2017 in line with the World Oceans Day. The theme of the conference is partnering for the implementation of SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the ocenas, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. FAO has a key role on the sustainable use of marine resources and considering that the

Call for Papers: 7th ADCEP National Conference
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The Association of Development Communication Educators and Practitioners (ADCEP) will hold its 7th National Conference with the theme “Trajectories of Development Communication” on 30 November to 2 December 2017 at the West Visayas State University, Iloilo City, Philippines. In line with this, ADCEP invites everyone from the academe, research, extension, government, and non-government organizations, the business sector and civil societies to submit research papers on the following sub-themes: Food Security

Call for Paper and Poster Proposals: 3rd International Conference on Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (ICFAS 2017)
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The University of the Philippines Visayas through the School of Technology will hold its 3rd International Conference on Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (ICFAS 2017) with the theme, “Ridge to Reef: Strengthening Systems for Sustainable Food Production“on 30-31 August 2017.  ICFAS 2017 seeks to share solutions to complicated food issues in aquatic agricultural systems by providing an avenue to discuss recent developments and practical solutions.  The conference aims to bring together