Knowledge and Information for Food Security in Africa: From Traditional Media to the Internet

This publication draws on a range of experiences dealing with communication technologies in Africa - from traditional media to the Internet - in order to examine the role of knowledge and information for food security. It further states that there are communication media and techniques that can help overcome barriers of literacy, language, cultural differences and physical isolation. According to the authors, this publication will help to inform and educate people about new agricultural ideas and technical innovations for improved food production.

"Communication can facilitate agricultural development by giving a voice to those involved (rural people, development workers, researchers, input suppliers, local authorities and national decision makers); fostering acceptance of agricultural development policies and programmes; mobilising people for participation and action; conveying information for education and training; and helping to disseminate new technologies."

Topics include:

• The role of communication technologies
• Traditional folk media
• Rural radio
• Participatory video
• The internet