Communication for particpatory development : a training manual

Abstract

This training manual has been developed to meet the urgent need for training development personnel to enable them achieve the much desired popular participation at the grassroots in the principles and skills of communication so that they may in turn motivate, sensitize and train rural communities to contribute to and participate effectively in the development process. The manual has a practical emphasis and is intended as a useful reference and source book. Its main focus is on how to effectively solicit the views and preferences of the grassroots constituency on issues of concern and interest. and on how, in turn, to best inform and communicate. The ultimate objective is to promote and facilitate the institutionalization of participatory processes and enhance people's involvement in the political, social and economic lives of their countries and the sharing of experiences, ideas, concepts, institutional mechanisms and organizational forms on participatory development.