Communication for development or what can broadly be termed “Development Communication” is about dialogue, participation and the sharing of knowledge and information among people and organisations for sustainable development and social change. This sharing of knowledge is important to reach a consensus for action that takes into account the interests, needs and capacities of all concerned in the development process. The importance of communication in achieving sustainable development is being well-recognised by international agencies, government and NGOs including the UN agencies.
Vision
Empowering societies to participate fully in realizing their human potential through the use of relevant communication strategies.
Mission
To contribute to equitable human development through the implementation of development communication programmes.
Objectives
Aidcoms strives to promote dialogue, participation and the sharing of knowledge and information among people and organisations in order to inspire and empower sustainable development and social change.
Areas of Interest
- Media and its Role in Development
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Social Media
- Media Relations
- Development Communication
- Journalism
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Women in Development
- Audience Study
- Information Technology
- Digital Media
- Language and Social Interaction
- Legal Communication
- Rhetorical Criticism
- Semiotics
- Gender issues
- Youth and Children
- Health Communication
- Human Rights
- Education
- Press Freedom
- Interpersonal Communication
- Communication Research
- Media Literacy
- Mediation and Dispute Resolution
- Political Communication
- Public Address
- Small Group Communication
- Public Relations
- Speech Communication