Resources

The Knowledge and Communication Module (Modulo de Conocimiento y Comunicación) on PASTURE MANAGEMENT FOR DAIRY FARMING was developed with the participation of local producers and technicians in Yapacaní, Department of Santa Cruz, as part of the Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI), supported by FAO and the National Institute for Innovation in Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry (INIAF) of Bolivia. The module documents local agricultural practices in various formats such as videos, audio tracks, booklets, flipcharts, leaflets and

[2014] This module is intended for teachers to assist them in teaching Climate Change and Rice Production. It includes a script and guide in evaluating student’s understanding of the modules. Topics include causes and effects of climate change and its impact on rice production and climate change adaptation and mitigation, among others.

[2014] The Communication for Rural Development Guidelines for Planning and Project Formulation have been developed for managers and formulators of rural development projects and programmes, who recognize the value of Communication for Development and are willing to integrate it in the project cycle to enhance its overall effectiveness and sustainability. In particular, this document seeks to provide practical orientation during the initial phases of project identification and formulation, as a way

[2014] Jointly developed by FAO and the College of Development Communication of the University of the Philippines Los Banos, this comprehensive sourcebook compiles a full set of guidelines, methodologies and tips for applying communication to agricultural and rural development initiatives. It aims to enable learners to design and implement locally relevant and sustainable communication strategies, combining participatory methods with appropriate communication processes and tools. The Sourcebook guides through all phases of a ComDev process: Module

[2011] This module is part of the Information Management Resource Kit (IMARK) developed by FAO in collaboration with the Joint Donors’ Competence Development Network (Train4Dev). It is a distance learning for agricultural information management offered free of charge on the Internet or on CD-ROM. The module illustrates the basic concepts related to Web 2.0, social media, social networking and user generated content and describes their strategic value for an organization.

[2011] This learning module is part of the Information Management Resource Kit (IMARK) developed by FAO in collaboration with the Joint Donors’ Competence Development Network (Train4Dev). It is a distance learning for agricultural information management offered free of charge on the Internet or on CD-ROM. The module describes how to put knowledge sharing to work, make the most of communities and networks, design and implement a strategy to identify key

[2004] This handbook has been prepared as a training and reference guide for designing and implementing Communication for Development strategies for field projects. The Participatory Communication Strategy Design (PCSD) methodology is used to build on the results of the Participatory Rural Communication Appraisal (PRCA). The PCSD handbook outlines how to involve people in decision-making processes for effective communication planning and action. It presents a step-by-step methodology for participatory communication strategy

[2006] This training sourcebook is the result of a collective undertaking by the College of Development Communication of the University of Los Baños the Philippines, and FAO ComDev, in their effort to support collaborative natural resource management in agriculture in Cambodia. It is meant to be ready reference material for communication specialists and facilitators organizing training and capability building in ComDev as a strategic component of sustainable NRM and rural

[2004] This handbook describes the procedure for planning and conducting Participatory Rural Communication Appraisal (PRCA) as the first step in the design of cost-effective and appropriate Communication for Development programs, strategies and materials at the field level. PRCA is a participatory method for conducting communication action-research. Using a simple step-by-step methodology to conduct rural communication appraisals with communities, this handbook also provides a range of participatory tools to actively involve

[2003] This book is a tool for people involved or interested in communication and natural resource management who seek a better understanding of how different theories and strategic change principles relate to actual practice. It relates a variety of theories and change principles in simplified, almost schematic form, to a series of real initiatives in the field through interactive “experiences”. Each “experience” is organised around a theme, a learning objective,