Many communication practitioners and development workers face obstacles and challenges in their practical work. A participatory communication strategy offers a very specific perspective on how to articulate social processes, decision-making processes, and any change process for that matter....

This Sourcebook illustrates how the emerging paradigm in development communication, focused on participation and two-way communication, constitutes a necessary element in order to avoid the mistakes of the past. It makes the case about the importance of incorporating communication practices into...

The World Bank and other development organizations work closely with governments to improve the living conditions of people in developing countries, expanding their development visions and helping them to achieve their goals. Development communication is a client-oriented strategy, contributing...