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Call for papers: FAO, IAMCR announce 2025 Rural Communication Services research award
The Rural Communication (RUC) Working Group of the International Association for
Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) invites the submission of abstracts for its
2025 conference, which will be held in Singapore from 13 to 17 July 2025, hosted by the
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang…
NEWS AND UPDATES
Participatory videos effective in nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions
A 2022 study published in Maternal & Child Nutrition found that participatory videos and women’s group meetings significantly improved dietary diversity among women and children…
Participatory devcom approaches boost sustainable agriculture in Vietnam – study
A 2013 study conducted in Vietnam’s Northwest Highlands highlights the importance of holistic impact assessment for connecting agricultural research to development outcomes. This approach is…
Utilizing Drones to Revolutionizing Rice farming in India and the Philippines
The use of drone technology in farming has gain interest in recent years due to its promise of efficiency and productivity amid the growing challenges…
Call for papers: FAO, IAMCR announce 2025 Rural Communication Services research award
The Rural Communication (RUC) Working Group of the International Association for
Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) invites the submission of abstracts for its
2025 conference,…
E-learning course on Participatory Video in agrifood systems and digital environments
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites interested practitioners to enroll in a free e-learning course that will introduce participatory…
FAO, ComDev Asia organize virtual training on Participatory Video
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, through the ComDev Asia initiative, organized a virtual training on Participatory Video (PV)…
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COMDEV ASIA RESOURCES
Whether you’re interested in exploring our radio programs, engaging with our multimedia content, or reading through our informative publications, this section provides direct access to all the valuable materials that showcase our projects and activities. We invite you to visit the Resources page to dive into these diverse projects and stay informed about our latest updates and activities.
Radio Initiative
Listen to our radio programs addressing family farmers’ needs and priorities in Asia and the Pacific.
Publications
Discover our latest publications and gain valuable insights on rural communication, ICTs, and family farming in Asia and the Pacific.
The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family farmer in a rapidly changing world and highlights more than ever before the important role they play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food. Family farming offers a unique opportunity to ensure food security, improve livelihoods, better manage natural resources, protect the environment and achieve sustainable development, particularly in rural areas.