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Development Communications (DEVCOMS)
Network a media-development, capacity-building
non-governmental organization coordinated by experienced
development journalists
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| OUR CORE PRINCIPLE |
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At DEVCOMS Network, our driving force is public understanding
of science and public health. We recognize that science and
public health is very crucial for the development of societies
as shown in wide application of science and technical
knowledge to create wealth especially in countries of the
North.
Besides utilizing opportunities from Information and
Communication Technology (ICT), DEVCOMS uses the combination
of traditional means of communication familiar to indigenous
communities for promoting health, science, population, and a
host of other development issues. We aim to ensure public
understanding and participation in health and scientific
development with a primary focus on promoting science and
health journalism
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MEDIA FORUM |
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Regular Meetings of
journalists and health experts for
discuss on key developments in science and public health
issues.
This generates new story ideas and is a very useful tool for
access to in/dept and highly valuable information. |
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FIELD TRIPS |
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Well scheduled field trips are organized
for journalists,to have first hand information on health and
development issues,which enable them write from a place of
knowledge.
This links the participants directly into the thick of the
action,and in turn helps the media audience to have a true
perspective.
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AUDIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION |
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Professional
coverage and editing of Audio
and Video projects, with "up-to-date" equipment. |
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NETWORKING |
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...is paramount in
today's world. Hence we provide platforms
for fruitful networking that yields positive actions.
This increase our efficacy and that of all who come our way as
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MEDIA RESOURCE AND
ADVOCACY CENTER |
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Our Media Resource
and Advocacy Centre (MRAC) is a library of research materials
for members of civil society and journalists.
This gives them a range of materials on media,health and other development issues which are in various
formats such as CDs, VCDs, DVDs and hard copies. |
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COMPUTER CLUB |
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We also offer free
internet access for journalists and journalism students. |
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