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2. Barriers to participatory extension in Egypt: agricultural workers' perspectives
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- McDonough, Chris (author), Nuberg, Ian K. (author), and Pitchford, Wayne S. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2015
- Published:
- Egypt: Taylor & Francis
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10280
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- 21(2)
- Notes:
- 2 pages., Via UI online subscription., Purpose: This paper examines extension practises of agricultural workers within the Egyptian government and the perceived barriers they face in implementing participatory approaches, identifying improvements required in research and extension processes to meet the real needs of Egyptian farming communities. Design/Methodology/Approach: Key barriers for engaging in participatory extension were identified using content analysis of semi-structured interviews, surveys and focus group discussion of 37 government agricultural workers along with participant observation and review of existing literature. Findings: The majority of workers surveyed understood basic participatory extension principles and desired to use these approaches. Changing from traditional ‘top down’ extension to systems that engage with farmers' needs at the community level is made difficult due to the aging and poorly functioning Village Extension Worker (VEW) network. Thus, it is far easier for the research driven extension programmes to use technology transfer models. Practical Implications: Participatory extension relies on strong relationship building and open communication between farmers, extension workers, researchers, interest groups and policy-makers. The Egyptian government must properly establish and resource the pivotal role of VEWs within the extension system to meet its strategic aims of modernising agriculture, developing food security and improving the livelihoods of rural inhabitants. Originality/Value: This paper captures the unique perspectives of government research, extension and education workers involved in agricultural development at a time directly after the 2010 revolution, when they were able to more openly reflect on the past and present situations.
3. Development journalism coverage among community newspapers in the Philippines
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Maganaka, Albert M. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2004-06
- Published:
- Philippines
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11916
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Development Communication
- Journal Title Details:
- 15(1) : 1-13
- Notes:
- Abstract and citation online via search of Ebscohost.com. 1 page., This article deals with the deliberation of development journalism as a subfield of development communication. It further examines the connection between public journalism and development journalism. The development journalist "should be an active community participant in social change. He or she cannot be a neutral observer who adheres to objectivity. The journalist must relate development to people and focus on relations and the totality of concrete life situations. He or she must go well beyond economics and bring out the inherent drama in development, democracy, and participation."
4. Development journalism revived: the case of Ethiopia
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Skjerdal, Terje S. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2011
- Published:
- Ethiopia
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: D06751
- Journal Title:
- Ecquid Novi: African Journalism Studies
- Journal Title Details:
- 32(2) : 58-74
5. Digital divide between urban and rural regions in China
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Fong, Michelle W.L. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2009
- Published:
- China
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: D06698
- Journal Title:
- Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries
- Journal Title Details:
- Volume 36
- Notes:
- Traces adoption and identifies "two pressing issues that affect the digital divide -- affordability of these technologies to the rural population and the educational level of rural users that impact upon usage capability.
6. Re-defining the role of the mass media in rural development
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Tuurosong, Damasus (author) and Kendie, Stephen B. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2014-03
- Published:
- Ghana
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11918
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Asian Development Studies
- Journal Title Details:
- 3(1) : 6-21
- Notes:
- Abstract and citation via UI Library Catalog subject term search/Ebscohost.com., Study revealed that what editors applaud as their contribution to the development of northern Ghana was simply publishing challenges of the North in their various media outlets. Media stories fell short of fulfilling the tenets of development journalism in order to enhance progress in deprived communities. It proposed the re-orientation of journalists to play development advocacy roles.
7. Which socio-economic indicators influence collective morality? Big data analysis on online Chinese social media
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Zhang, Yu (author) and Yu, Feng (author)
- Format:
- Journal article abstract
- Publication Date:
- 2018-02-06
- Published:
- China
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 198 Document Number: D09652
- Journal Title:
- Emerging Markets Finance and Trade
- Journal Title Details:
- 54(4) : 792-800
- Notes:
- Analysis of an online social microblog, Sina Weibo. Researchers found that "the poor and rich areas were more willing to behave immorally, and the relation between GDP and collective moral motivation was curved. Also, normal people were less ethical when prices increased than when incomes decreased. Ecological construction and the value added by industries which used more farmers and off-farm workers were both correlated with morality. We also found a dark side to science and technological innovation, which harmed collective morality when areas grew richer."
8. Women and the media in South Asia
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Weerackody, Sharma S. (author), Panday, N.R. (author), Al-mujalud, S. (author), and Musa, A.B. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article abstract
- Publication Date:
- 1987
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 139 Document Number: D05882
- Journal Title:
- Media Asia
- Journal Title Details:
- 14(4) : 218-227, 235
- Notes:
- Challenges facing opportunities in journalism and communications careers for rural and urban women in five nations of South Asia.