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The 13th BES Expo 2007 in New Delhi focused on the vital role of community broadcasting in disaster management and development. J. Josiah, Adviser on Communication and Information, emphasized the importance of accessible and cost-effective communication tools like radio, which boasts low production costs and widespread accessibility. He highlighted innovations such as multi-media formats that blend traditional communication technologies with new ICTs. The session covered vignettes from successful community radio initiatives and addressed support needs for technology and training in broadcasting to enable communities to self-support.
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13th BES EXPO 2007 Conference and Exhibition on Terrestrial & Satellite BroadcastingNew Delhi, 1 - 3 February 2007 J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
COMMUNITY BROADCASTING DEVELOPMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
INNOVATIONS + PODCASTING NARROWCASTING CABLECASTING Reduce PER CAPITA COST of interactive connectivity with dispersed populations. J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
How can society help communities to help themselves ? J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
RADIO STRENGTHS • Nearly everyone has a receiver • Ease of access • Low production cost of content • Highly cost effective tool for development J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
CR POLICY by INDIA Nearly 4000 community stations with 2000 operational by 2008! J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
UNESCO Experiments Traditional Communication Technology (Radio) + New ICTs ( computers, hand held devices, cable)= Innovative Multi-media formats J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
MULTI- MEDIA SOLUTIONS J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
E-Tuk Tuk J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
VIGNETTES of Comm. Radio • Tambuli Radio in the Philippines • Radio Muye in Suriname • Radio Kothmale in Sri Lanka J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
VIGNETTES of Comm. Radio J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
COMMUNITY BROADCASTING & DISASTER J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
COMMUNITY BROADCASTING & DISASTER J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
DIGITAL STORYTELLING • Diversity of messages and materials by community members • In their own Languages • Addressing particular community issues & adapting generic content to suit information needs within the community J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
CHALLENGES J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
NEED GAPS • Support and advice on most appropriate technology • Equipment Maintenance • On-the-job training & Liaison J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi
WORKING PARTNERSHIPS Small, efficient low cost radios, transmitters, portable units using renewable energy Mainstreaming Capacity building Pooling & sharing resources Thank You ! J.Josiah Adviser Communication & Information New Delhi