[creative-radio] Digest Number 2581

There are 7 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Inverell, New South Wales, Australia: Radio station approved for Inv
From: George Lessard

2. Nanaimo, BC, Canada: Gabriola radio airs call for support
From: George Lessard

3. LILONGWE, Malawi: Mzimba Community Radio put off air
From: George Lessard

4. NEW TOOLS - "Recording Phone Calls" from http://www.transom.org
From: George Lessard

5. ArtSound FM to broadcast Womadelaide 2009
From: George Lessard

6. Video: Community Radios Fill the Information Gap
From: George Lessard

7. Radio Content in the Digital Age, Limassol, 14-16 October 2009
From: Salvatore Scifo

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1. Inverell, New South Wales, Australia: Radio station approved for Inv
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:01 pm ((PST))

Radio station approved for Inverell
Inverell Times - Inverell,New South Wales,Australia
... meeting would be organised from that. "We want to get the wider
community involved to see what they want from their community radio
station," she said.
<
http://inverell.yourguide.com.au/news/local/news/general/radio-station-approved-for-inverell/1446170.aspx
>

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2. Nanaimo, BC, Canada: Gabriola radio airs call for support
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:02 pm ((PST))

Gabriola radio airs call for support
Nanaimo News Bulletin - BC, Canada
By Niomi Pearson - Nanaimo News Bulletin Gabriola Radio's application to
establish a community radio service using 98.7 FM and the call sign CKGI
will go ...
<
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/nanaimonewsbulletin/news/40359163.html
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3. LILONGWE, Malawi: Mzimba Community Radio put off air
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:05 pm ((PST))

Malawi / Mzimba Community Radio put off air « Database of Press ...
By fgomez1
LILONGWE, Malawi, February 26, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ —
Malawi government through the Malawi Communications and Regulatory
Authority (MACRA) has put off air Mzimba Community Radio after it reported
about voter ...
<
http://appablog.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/malawi-mzimba-community-radio-put-off-air/>

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4. NEW TOOLS - "Recording Phone Calls" from http://www.transom.org
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:01 pm ((PST))

TRANSOM.org
a showcase & workshop for new public radio
http://www.transom.org
February 26, 2009

* NEW TOOLS - Recording Phone Calls *

At last!

For years, people have been asking Transom for advice on recording over the
phone. Slowly, we've been acquiring phone interfaces and software tools
for Jeff Towne to review and incorporate in his primer, and it is finally
done. Jeff covers high and low tech options--analog phone couplers and
hybrids, digital hybrids, cell phone taps, computer-based telephony like
Skype, taping little mics to telephones, and instructions on configuring
"mix minus". Various hardware and software options are reviewed, with
audio samples. There are links to other resources. This is a really good
rundown. You can stop asking now. Drop by to tell us about your own tips
or ask questions.
http://transom.org/?p=1165

Drop over any time,

Jay Allison
Atlantic Public Media
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
www.transom.org

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5. ArtSound FM to broadcast Womadelaide 2009
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:25 pm ((PST))

ArtSound FM to broadcast Womadelaide 2009 « ArtSound FM 92.7 and ...
By artsound
Just a few years ago, this broadcast was available only to Australian
community radio listeners, but now world music lovers all around the world
can enjoy our Womadelaide LIVE! broadcast, podcasts and blogs thanks to
this website. ...
<http://artsound.wordpress.com/2009/02/28/artsound-fm-to-broadcast-womadelaide-2009/>
ArtSound FM 92.7 and 90.3 - News page
<http://artsound.wordpress.com/>

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6. Video: Community Radios Fill the Information Gap
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:28 pm ((PST))

Global Voices Online » Video: Community Radios Fill the ...
By Juliana Rincón Parra

In a highly globalized and digitalized world, sometimes we may forget that
in many regions of the world, not even electricity is available, and the
possibility of using internet as an alternative information source is
still a distant dream. It is in locations like Guatemala, Chad and India
that community radio rises as the alternative for native communities to
speak about their concerns, hear news and stories, receive information and
all this in their native languages.

In Guatemala, Proyecto Suri [es] has been giving a community radio
workshop to the CUC, the Peasant Unity Committee [es], so they can train
different members of indigenous communities in the techniques to produce
radio shows geared specifically to their needs of information. In a
country where there are 54 living languages [en], there are places where
Spanish, the official language in Guatemala, is not spoken, or when it is,
it is spoken as a second language. Proyecto Suri writes about how
community radios have assisted in keeping these languages alive

Countries:
India, Chad, Guatemala
Topics:
Ideas, Arts & Culture, Development, Refugees, Entertainment
Languages:
Spanish, English

<http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/02/28/video-community-radios-fill-the-information-gap/>
Global Voices Online » Video
<http://globalvoicesonline.org/>

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7. Radio Content in the Digital Age, Limassol, 14-16 October 2009
Posted by: "Salvatore Scifo" salvatore.scifo@communitymedia.eu salvatorescifo
Date: Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:51 am ((PST))

---Apologies for cross-posting---

> "Radio Content in the Digital Age"
>
> Limassol, Cyprus 14 - 16 October
>
> The Cyprus University of Technology and the ECREA Radio Research
> Section invite the
> submission of abstracts for their forthcoming conference, "Radio
> Content in the Digital Age".
> Over the past decade, developments in technology have dramatically
> broadened the range of options
> for programming audio. The revolution began in the mid-1990s with a
> newfound ability to listen to
> audio being streamed over the Internet. Since then, digital radio has
> continued to expand with the
> advent of podcasting, offering radio programming on demand, and the
> rollout of different digital
> transmission systems, which provide superior sound quality and
> additional stations on and outside the
> traditional FM and AM wavebands.
> What are the main characteristics of today's radio content? How does
> radio programming differ around
> Europe and in other countries? How is radio content, both programming
> and genre, changing through
> new and emerging technology?"
>
> Deadlines
> Abstract submissions: 31 March 2009
> Final answers: 15 May 2009
> To submit papers: http://sections.ecrea.eu/RR/index.html
> Contact person: Angeliki Gazi, Vice Chair Radio Research Section,
> ECREA, angeliki.gazi@cut.ac.cy
>
>
> Angeliki Gazi, PhD
> Visiting Lecturer
>
> Faculty of Applied Arts and Communication
> Cyprus University of Technology
> P.O. Box: 50329
> CY-3036, Limassol,
> Cyprus
> T:+35725002334
> E-mail:angeliki.gazi@cut.ac.cy
> join: http://www.ecrea.eu/divisions/section/id/13

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[creative-radio] Digest Number 2580

There are 4 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. AMARC's 2009 celebration of International Women's Day!
From: George Lessard

2. Community Media Sustainability Guide: The Business of Changing Lives
From: Salvatore Scifo

3. Simak Efek Rumah Kaca di Kompas Sabtu dan bulan Maret
From: yurskie.

4. 24 hours of women's voices and music by 3CR Community Radio
From: George Lessard

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1. AMARC's 2009 celebration of International Women's Day!
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:34 pm ((PST))

AMARC's 2009 celebration of International Women's Day!

On March 8, 2009 Amarc will broadcast 24 hours of programming produced by
women, about women. Listen live online, starting at 1am GMT or rebroadcast a
program on your community radio station.
Below you will find the schedule of the broadcast. Please consider streaming
some of the March 8 broadcast on your community radio station. You may also
download and broadcast individual programs.

http://march8.amarc.org/index.php?l=EN

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2. Community Media Sustainability Guide: The Business of Changing Lives
Posted by: "Salvatore Scifo" salvatore.scifo@communitymedia.eu salvatorescifo
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:19 am ((PST))

---Apologies for cross-posting---

Source:
http://www.internews.org/prs/2009/20090225_mediaguide.shtm

The Business of Changing Lives
Internews Launches Guide to Making Community Media Sustainable

(February 26, 2009) Internews has launched a wide-ranging new guide
addressing the challenge of how to make community media financially
sustainable in countries around the world. The Community Media
Sustainability Guide: The Business of Changing Lives (direct link:
http://www.internews.org/pubs/pdfs/InternewsCommunityMediaGuide2009.pdf
), is a 81-page publication covering topics such as incorporating new
online platforms and using alternative energy to power radio stations,
all with an eye to keeping the doors open in a sector not known for its
profitability.

"Years ago, the notion of a business model for community media would
have brought responses ranging from dismay to ridicule," lead author and
editor Jean Fairbairn writes in the introduction to the guide.
"Community media's origins in political struggle, its community
ownership structure, and its mission – to give voice to the voiceless,
to provide an alternative to mainstream media, to place control of media
in the hands of ordinary people – seem to contradict the notions of both
'business' and 'model.' Today, however, community media is a valued and
recognized part of the media landscape."

In the guide, case studies of community media outlets and networks
include creative solutions to the perpetual problem of finding enough
funding to stay in business. For instance, Radio Madanpokhara in Nepal
effectively gains community support by asking listeners to donate the
equivalent of a handful of rice, while the Coffee Lifeline project in
Rwanda relies on partnerships with international groups to supply
agricultural news to coffee farmers. Meanwhile, Desi Radio, serving
London's Punjabi community, thrives on a mixed business model that
includes selling advertising, conducting media trainings and hiring out
volunteers to dance at weddings.

"Community media are becoming increasingly recognized for their value in
connecting with hard-to-reach and marginalized populations," Fairbairn
said in a recent interview. "Because they are local and participatory,
they reach people in a way that is sensitive to local cultures, and in
local languages and dialects."

Seventy years since the first community radio stations began
broadcasting to tin miners in Bolivia, community media has come of age.
The Internews guide is being published just as governments around the
world are introducing legislation that enables and protects community
media, and as media outlets are learning to take advantage of the new
online media platforms to extend their reach and services.

The Community Media Sustainability Guide is designed for community media
practitioners and activists, trainers, and the donors and development
agencies that support them. The guide provides different perspectives on
sustainability, practical approaches to achieving it, and a
comprehensive list of resources for practitioners and activists.

The publication was funded by a grant to Internews Network from the US
Agency for International Development via a subgrant from Pact. The
advisory committee, many of whom wrote sections of the guide, includes
community media experts Kate Coyer, Bruce Girard, Franklin Huizies,
Birgitte Jallov, Bill Siemering, and Ivan Sigal.

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Table of Contents

Section 1
Community Media: Core Principles and Definitions
It's Not Just About the Money: Approaches to Sustainability
Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Stations
Models of Sustainable Funding
Business Models, Business Plans, and Community Media
Making Donors Work For You
How to Write a Successful Funding Proposal and Achieve Your Goals
Getting Your Support to Media Right
The Role of National Networks in Sustaining Community Media
The Need for an Enabling Environment
Community Research for Community Media Sustainability

Section 2
The Business of Changing Lives
Work with What You Have
You Cannot Put a Price on Community Involvement
Keeping the Money Neutral
Soweto's "Number One" Station
Diverse Sources of Funding Keep the Five Rivers Flowing Strongly
It's Your Baby—It Needs Food
Sustainability Through Partnerships: A Lasting Cup of Coffee
The Road from Community Service to Social Enterprise
Listener-Supported Public Radio in the United States
Balancing Continued Aid with a Public Service Mission in a Competitive
Market
Sustaining the Intercontinental Radio Communication System
Peru's CNR: A Decentralized Network
Small Towns Find a Voice Online

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3. Simak Efek Rumah Kaca di Kompas Sabtu dan bulan Maret
Posted by: "yurskie." yurskie_erk@yahoo.com yurskie_erk
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:19 am ((PST))

Beken & Becus
 
Belakangan ini, banyak sentimen negatif terhadap artis-artis yang mendaftarkan diri menjadi caleg. Mereka dicap tidak cakap untuk menjadi anggota DPR. Tuduhan usang. Yang tidak cakap menjadi anggota dewan bisa dari mana saja, bisa artis, ulama, akuntan, dokter, wartawan, pedagang, pesulap, penata rambut, dan bermacam profesi lainnya. Mungkin juga sebaliknya, mereka semua cakap berpolitik……
 
Berita selengkapnya dapat dibaca di Kompas Sabtu halaman 3 dimana Efek Rumah Kaca didaulat untuk menulis a-politis menjelang pemilu 2009. Ikuti tulisan-tulisan lainnya setiap Sabtu.
 
Jadwal Efek Rumah Kaca Maret
 
2          I-Radio                                                                        20.00
4          SMP BPI 1, Bandung                                                   14.00
5          SMP 5, Bandung                                                          15.00
7          SMP 14 Bandung                                                         14.00
10        SMP YWKA Bandung                                     14.00
11        SMP 9, Bandung                                                          13.00
11        Bektishow, Trax FM                                                    20.00
14        Senayan, Labskul                                                         18.00
15        Makassar                                
17        SMP 19, Surabaya                                                       15.00
18        SMP 35, Surabaya                                                       15.00
19        SMP GIKI, Surabaya                                                   15.00
21        SMP Mardi Petra, Surabaya                                         11.00
22        Bale Barong, Malang                                                    20.00
23        SMP 39, Surabaya                                                       15.00
 
For info
efekrumahkaca@gmail.com
myspace.com/efekrumahkaca
YM : yurskie_erk@yahoo.com
Yurie : 081394257339

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4. 24 hours of women's voices and music by 3CR Community Radio
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:25 am ((PST))

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: 3CR Program Coordinator <programming@3cr.org.au>
Date: Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Subject: 3CR IWD
<mediamentor@gmail.com>

Hi

3CR Community Radio will mark International Women's Day with 24 hours of
women's voices and music.

3CR 855AM and streaming live via www.3cr.org.au

Thanks,
--
Juliet Fox

3CR Program Manager

Web: www.3cr.org.au

Email: programming@3cr.org.au

Phone: + 61 3 9419 8377

Fax: + 61 3 9417 4472

*Download a 3CR podcast today at www.3cr.org.au/podcasts *

CR 855 AM http://www.3cr.org.au
21 Smith Street Fitzroy Melbourne VICTORIA AUSTRALIA 3065
PO Box 1277 Collingwood Melbourne VIC AUSTRALIA 3065
tel. + 61 3 9419 8377
fax. +61 3 9417 4472
talkback: 03 9419 0155
email 3cr <http://www.3cr.org.au/contact>

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[creative-radio] Digest Number 2579

There are 3 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Nepal: All day radio show to honor International Women's Day
From: George Lessard

2. US: Expanding community radio - LPFM to be reintroduced in Congress
From: George Lessard

3. Saksikan Efek Rumah Kaca akhir Februari
From: yurskie.

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1. Nepal: All day radio show to honor International Women's Day
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:47 am ((PST))

All day radio show to honor International Women's Day
Media For Freedom - Nepal,Nepal,Nepal
To honor and observe International Women's Day, the World Association of
Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) will broadcast 24 hours of programming
...
<http://www.mediaforfreedom.com/ReadArticle.asp?ArticleID=14551>

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2. US: Expanding community radio - LPFM to be reintroduced in Congress
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:49 am ((PST))

Expanding community radio - LPFM to be reintroduced in Congress
Reclaim the Media - Seattle,WA,USA
Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Lee Terry (R-NB) will announce the introduction of
the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 - Congress' latest attempt to expand
Low ...
<http://reclaimthemedia.org/deepmedia/expanding_community_radio_lpfm2409>

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3. Saksikan Efek Rumah Kaca akhir Februari
Posted by: "yurskie." yurskie_erk@yahoo.com yurskie_erk
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:20 am ((PST))

Efek Rumah Kaca akhir Februari
 
26 SMP 1 Cikini                               15.00
27 SMP Tirta Martha, Pondok Indah   14.00
27 Square Inc. Tebet                         20.00
28 SMPK Ricci, Pondok Aren Bintaro 15.00
28 LA Indifest, Senayan                     19.00

Yurie "efek rumah kaca"
Management ERK
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YM: yurskie_erk

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[creative-radio] Digest Number 2578

There are 2 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Sub-Saharan Africa: Reporting Awards
From: George Lessard

2. Southern Sudan: Thousands Attend Opening Celebration of Community Ra
From: George Lessard

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1. Sub-Saharan Africa: Reporting Awards
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:16 pm ((PST))

Sub-Saharan Africa

Nominations being accepted for award for HIV/AIDS reporting
https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/nominations_being_accepted_for_award_for_hiv/aids_reporting
African journalists and journalists working in Africa can now be nominated
for the Awards for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Communication in Africa.
Deadline: March 20.

African Business Reporting Awards now accepting entries
https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/african_business_reporting_awards_now_accepting_entries
African business journalists can now apply for the annual African Business
Reporting Awards, which recognize astute journalistic coverage of business
in Africa. Deadline: April 15.

Plans advance for West Africa media development fund
https://www.ijnet.org/ijnet/training_opportunities/plans_advance_for_west_africa_media_development_fund
A two-day roundtable convened to finalize preparations for the creation of
the West Africa Media Development Fund recently took place in Accra,
Ghana.

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2. Southern Sudan: Thousands Attend Opening Celebration of Community Ra
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:54 pm ((PST))

"It's Your Radio, Your Voice"

Thousands Attend Opening Celebration of Southern Sudan Community Radio
Station
http://www.internews.org/prs/2009/20090223_sudan.shtm

[excerpt]

(February 23, 2009) When Naath FM, the only community radio station in Leer
County, Southern Sudan, was officially launched this week, thousands of
people came to honor and claim the station that has been a part of their
lives for the past year.

"I have never seen anything like this," said Deborah Ensor, Internews Sudan
Program Director. "There were literally thousands of people here, and they
were all trying to get into the studio. If you want to know what community
radio is all about, you simply must come to Leer."

Naath FM is one of four radio stations that Internews has built in the most
remote regions of Southern Sudan. Though the station has been on the air for
more than a year, officials and the community were eager to have it formally
opened and dedicated as a community radio station.

Appropriately enough, the station is called Naath FM – it means "Citizen" in
the local language of Nuer and was chosen after listeners called in and
suggested it.

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[creative-radio] Digest Number 2577

There is 1 message in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: Call for Submissions - Gender, Diversity, Elections and the Medi
From: Pantaleon Shoki

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1a. Re: Call for Submissions - Gender, Diversity, Elections and the Medi
Posted by: "Pantaleon Shoki" shokipn2000@yahoo.com shokipn2000
Date: Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:50 am ((PST))

Dear Deborah Walter
 
I am interested in producing a paper as per your request. I wouldlike to know if the submission deadline is not yet passed so that I can apply. I shallappreciate for your response.
 
Regards

Pantaleon N Shoki (B.A, MSc)
Managing Director
Victoria Research Bureau Ltd
P O Box 1611
Mwanza, Tanzania
Cellular: +255-754-931-799, +255-732-981-281
Web: http://myprofile.cos.com/shoki

 

--- On Tue, 17/2/09, Deborah Walter <deb@cmfd.org> wrote:

From: Deborah Walter <deb@cmfd.org>
Subject: [creative-radio] Call for Submissions - Gender, Diversity, Elections and the Media
To: creative-radio@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 17 February, 2009, 1:45 AM

Warm greetings,

We are still looking for submissions for the following journal based in
Southern Africa. I am interesting in commissioning submissions on -

* What's New - briefs on new research, initiatives in training and
education, policy initiatives, and IT developments relevant to gender, media
and diversity, and activism. (500 words each)
* Media watch - review of media programmes from a gender and diversity
perspective, reports on recent monitoring projects by gender and media
networks (750 words each or in-depth articles 3000 words each)
* Talk back - opinion (750 words) and letters (250 words)

In focus topic: Gender, Diversity, Elections and the Media
(Articles 3000 - 3500 words each)

For more information and full guidelines, please visit:
http://www.genderli nks.org.za/ page.php? p_id=394

Please contact
Deborah Walter
editor@genderlinks. org.za

----

Gender and Media Diversity Journal No. 6

Gender, Diversity, Elections and the Media

The Gender and Media Diversity Journal is the biennial journal of the Gender
and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC). The GMDC is a physical and virtual
resource centre based in Southern Africa, managed by Gender Links and the
Gender and Media Southern Africa (GEMSA) Network, with linkages in Africa
and across the globe. The journal is an intellectual but not academic
journal. It provides up-to-date and cutting edge information on media
diversity in Southern Africa and the space for the dissemination of research
findings and projects; case studies; campaigns; policy developments; and
opinion and debate on media practice in the region. Each journal covers
latest developments in media and diversity, as well a focuses on a different
thematic area identified in consultation with the GMDC advisory group.

Contributions are sought in the following broad categories:

* What's New - briefs on new research, initiatives in training and
education, policy initiatives, and IT developments relevant to gender, media
and diversity, and activism. (500 words each)
* Media watch - review of media programmes from a gender and diversity
perspective, reports on recent monitoring projects by gender and media
networks (750 words each or in-depth articles 3000 words each)
* Talk back - opinion (750 words) and letters (250 words)

In focus topic: Gender, Diversity, Elections and the Media
(Articles 3000 - 3500 words each)
The sixth edition of the Gender and Media Diversity Journal will focus on
the topic of "Gender, Diversity, Elections and the Media." This topic is
particularly relevant given the large number of elections happening in the
SADC region in the next few years, the August 2008 signing of the SADC
Gender Protocol (which includes commitments from leaders to 50% women in
decision-making) , and Gender Links' ongoing work with media and politicians
around gender and elections. The recent past and next couple of years will
see elections all around Southern Africa. The complex post-Zimbabwean
election aftermath, last years first Angolan Parliamentary elections since
1992, and Ghana's recent successful handover of power through the polls, all
offer cases for analysing intersections between Gender, Diversity, Elections
and the Media. Malawi, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique will
all go to the polls in 2009. In 2010, it is Mauritius' turn. The media's
coverage of elections is central to ensuring free and fair elections,
including the representation of diverse voices. Media access is also
essential for women politicians, to work towards successfully achieving the
50% goal.

For more information and full guidelines, please visit:
<http://www.genderli nks.org.za/ page.php? p_id=394>
http://www.genderli nks.org.za/ page.php? p_id=394

To submit an idea for contribution, please:

- Specify the key area you would like to write on.
- Provide a 200-300 word overview/abstract.
- Provide full contact details: your name, institution/ organisation,
telephone, email and the country in which you reside/country of origin.

* The editor will contact writers to discuss length and honorarium details.

Send to Deborah Walter editor@genderlinks. org.za (Tel: +27 011 615 6278 or
073 132 7032)

Deadlines:
Deadline for submission of commissioned articles: 2 March
Deadline for revisions: 20 March

We look forward to receiving a diverse range of topics for consideration.

Deborah

Deborah Walter
Editor
Gender Links Opinion and Commentary Service
9 Derrick Avenue
Cyrildene 2198
Johannesburg, South Africa
editor@genderlinks. org.za
http://www.genderli nks.org.za/

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[creative-radio] Digest Number 2576

There are 6 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Mbabane , Swaziland: Ubombo Community Radio pioneer – Ambrose Z
From: George Lessard

2. MBABANE, Swaziland: Regulator sets deadline for radio licence applic
From: George Lessard

3. INDONESIA: Suara Warga Jakarta (Jakarta Residents Voice) community r
From: George Lessard

4. Google Latitude Mobile Friend Finder
From: George Lessard

5. 2009 Radio Voices Without Frontiers
From: George Lessard

6a. AMARC AFRICA 4th Panafrican Conference - 4ème conférence de l'
From: George Lessard

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1. Mbabane , Swaziland: Ubombo Community Radio pioneer – Ambrose Z
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:33 am ((PST))

Ubombo Community Radio pioneer – Ambrose Zwane
The Swazi Observer - Mbabane,Swaziland
By Alec Lushaba

<http://www.observer.org.sz/index.php?news=1967>

Ubombo Community Radio pioneer – Ambrose Zwane

21 February, 2009 11:00:00 By Alec Lushaba

He welcomes the requirements as set-out by the regulator but worried about
one aspect of it - that is proof of funding to sustain the station.

"Funding is very difficult for a community radio and you cannot guarantee
funding for a long term, because organisations like that survives on donor
funding and the good gesture of the communities they live in."

Lubombo Community Radio's Ambrose Zwane says they have been applying for a
licence for the past 10 years without success despite having all the
capacity to do so. "Government has been intimating to issue a licence and
we have and had solicited funding from donor agencies, but when we thought
now we are about to be issued with one, the process fell-apart.

"Such a scenario has created a bad image for us and the country and those
willing partners are no longer keen to fund us because of the broken
promises.

" So to prove that you will have funding is no longer an easiest part, but
we will still continue to apply and hope this time we will be successful."
Zwane says the conditions set for the radio licences are akin to a country
that is not free and gives them the outlook of a state owned organisation.
"This is not a problem though because we know where we come from as a
country and all we have to strive for is neutrality in dealing with issues
affecting our society.

"As a developing country, we are looking up to Parliament to undo many of
those pieces of legislations that makes us not free. We have confidence on
them and we hope when times come for it they will address it. For now, we
just have to accept the conditions and carry on with our work." Zwane
agrees that the problem of having SPTC under a different ministry other
than information has created a lot of tensions for them. "For the only
three broadcasts that we did, you could tell that the ministry and SPTC
were not working on the same page. The first two one-day provisional
licences were issued by the ministry and SPTC gave us the spectrum in 2000
and 2002.
"Our third licence for broadcasting the King's Birthday in 2007, which was
our last was issued by SPTC after the realisation that they were the
authority on such issues."

Zwane says Lubombo Community Radio has demonstrated its capacity to do
community broadcasting and have been in this game for over 10 years.
"We are disturbed when it comes to the licencing issue, we are treated as
people who don't know what they are doing, yet we have been the first to
apply for a licence even before the flood gates for applications were
open. We have done it in the past and we can do it now given the
permission to do so."
Archive
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2. MBABANE, Swaziland: Regulator sets deadline for radio licence applic
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:37 am ((PST))

Swaziland / Regulator sets deadline for radio licence applications
Organisation de la Presse Africaine (Communiqué de presse) -
Lausanne,Canton de Vaud,Switzerland

<http://appablog.wordpress.com/2009/02/20/swaziland-regulator-sets-deadline-for-radio-licence-applications/>

Swaziland / Regulator sets deadline for radio licence applications

MBABANE, Swaziland, February 20, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ —
Applicants for the three community and one commercial radio licences
availed by the Swazi government have been given until 16 March 2009 to
file their applications with the Managing Director of the Swaziland Posts
and Telecommunications Corporation (SPTC) who is the radio broadcast
regulator.

In a statement published in the local media, the SPTC MD, Nathi Dlamini,
has said he expects the process to be completed by mid April 2009 and the
licences issued to deserving applicants. But this, he said, will be
dependent on the completeness of the information the applicants will
provide.

Among the rules of entry, each applicant will be required to furnish proof
that funds are readily available to enable commencement of operation of
the radio station for at least three months after its first transmission
and also furnish further evidence showing that other funds are anticipated
after the three months period to enable the radio station to survive
another six months.

Among the conditions of licence, the successful stations shall not be used
for political purpose against Swaziland or any other state, nor shall they
be used to promote any political ideology, agenda, organization or message
without the authority of the Minister responsible for information. The
stations shall commence operations within three months from date of
licence issuance.

Operational conditions include prohibition to broadcast in any offensive
manner any material impersonating the King, that tend to ridicule Swazi
culture and which is in any way prejudicial to peace, order or good
governance of Swaziland.

Applications fees are E250 (approx. US $25) in respect for community radio
stations and E1 000 (approx. US $100) in respect of commercial stations.
Annual fees payable are E2 500 (approx. US $250) for community radio
stations and E10 000 (approx. US $1 000) for commercial radio stations.

The licences shall initially be valid for two years or any other period
the regulator may stipulate and may be renewable subject to satisfactory
compliance with licence conditions and content requirements.

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Swaziland is currently
working with the community and commercial radio stations to file their
applications.

SOURCE : Media Institute of South Africa (MISA)

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3. INDONESIA: Suara Warga Jakarta (Jakarta Residents Voice) community r
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:39 am ((PST))

AsiaMedia :: INDONESIA: Community radio struggles to get frequency
<http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=104958>
AsiaMedia South Asia News
<http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/>

Community radio struggles to get frequency | Asia Daily News Top ...
By Asia News
Community radio struggles to get frequency Six-year-old community radio
station Suara Warga Jakarta (Jakarta Residents Voice) demands a fair
allocation of.
<http://english.siamdailynews.com/asia-news/southeastern-asia-news/indonesia-news/community-radio-struggles-to-get-frequency.html>
Asia Daily News Top Stories
<http://english.siamdailynews.com/>

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4. Google Latitude Mobile Friend Finder
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:12 am ((PST))

Google Latitude Mobile Friend Finder

Posted: 20 Feb 2009 09:08 AM PST
Google reports that over one million people signed up for their free
Google Latitude service during the first week that it was available.
Latitude is a mobile phone application that allows you to see the location
of your friends, and share your location on a Google Map that can be
accessed on a mobile phone [...]
http://www.google.com/mobile/default/latitude.html

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5. 2009 Radio Voices Without Frontiers
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:50 am ((PST))

---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
Subject: [Asiapacific-general] 2009 Radio Voices Without Frontiers
From: "Prativa Chhetri" <chhetri_prativa@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, February 21, 2009 08:25
To: Asiapacific-general@lists.amarc.org
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear All,

The 2009 Radio Voices Without Frontiers is a month away!

March 21st was declared International Day for the Elimination of All Forms
of Racial Discrimination by the General Assembly of the United Nations as
a reaction to the murder of 69 anti-apartheid demonstrators in
Sharpeville, South-Africa, in 1960.

Radio Voices Without Frontiers (RVSF) 2009 is an international broadcast
campaign of AMARC co-produced in collaboration with community radio
stations around the world. One of our goals is to reinforce the socially
inclusive ethos of the community radio sector, and promote access to the
media by minority and disadvantaged groups. Multilingual broadcast
exploring issues of racism, discrimination and gender issue will be
transmitted via Internet and satellite by radio stations in five
continents.

We call upon all community radios to take part in RVSF 2009 campaign. Here
is what you can do to participate in the March 21st 2009 edition of Radio
Voices Without Frontiers (RVSF).

Send us already produced or original audio material related to racism and
discrimination (submissions deadline is March 13th).
Re-broadcast programs on your radio station via satellite or the Internet.
Link-up with the radio voices without frontiers team live!
Dedicate March 21st as your focus day against racism.
Promote the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Produce a public service announcement for March 21st.
Help organize the event in your region: translate, phone, fax, design...
Contribute anti-racism resource material for the RVSF Web site.
Conduct training at a local level for newcomers to your radio.

Please send us your audio programs and/or your written info regarding this
campaign via send it global https://www.senditglobal.com. It is a web
based transfer platform for large files directly over the Internet
bypassing email and FTP systems. On recipient email please write:
secretariat@si.amarc.org with a cc to me.

For more information on the RVSF please visit http://rvsf.amarc.org.

I look forward to your contribution and active support for this campaign.

With best regards

Prativa
_______________________________

Prativa Chhetri
Project Officer
AMARC Regional Office for Asia Pacific

--- On Thu, 2/12/09, Marcelo Solervicens <secretariat@si.amarc.org> wrote:

From: Marcelo Solervicens <secretariat@si.amarc.org>
Subject: [Asiapacific-general] 2009 Radio Voices Without Frontiers/Radio
Voix sans Frontières 2009/Radio Voces Sin Fronteras 2009
To: "Secretariat" <secretariat@si.amarc.org>
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 9:29 PM

Dear all,

The 2009 Radio Voices Without Frontiers is coming soon!

It's time to prepare the programs for this year's 21st March International
Day against Discrimination International campaign.
March 13, 2009 will be the last day to submit the programs.
Radio members and the regional coordinators can send the audios by Send it
global ( http://www.senditglobal.com ) (to the email:
secretariat@si.amarc.org )
more information in "Submit a program" section
: http://rvsf.amarc.org/index.php?p=Submit_a_Program_to_RVSF&l=EN

For all the details please visit http://rvsf.amarc.org.

If you have any question, please contact-me

Hope having your news Soon!

_______________________________________________
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Asiapacific-general@lists.amarc.org
http://lists.amarc.org/mailman/listinfo/asiapacific-general

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6a. AMARC AFRICA 4th Panafrican Conference - 4ème conférence de l'
Posted by: "George Lessard" media@web.net themediamentor
Date: Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:03 pm ((PST))

---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
Subject: MENA AMARC AFRICA 4th Panafrican Conference - 4ème conférence de
l'AMARC Afrique
From: "info@africa.amarc.org" <info@africa.amarc.org>
Date: Mon, February 9, 2009 19:22
To: "Secretariat" <secretariat@si.amarc.org>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

English follows....

February 10, 2009

To AMARC Africa members

Invitation to the 4th Panafrican Conference of AMARC Africa on April
27-30 2009 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Dear colleagues,

In accordance with the provisions established by AMARC Africa
Constitution, and on behalf of AMARC Africa Board, I am pleased to
announce that the 4th Panafrican Conference of AMARC Africa will be held
in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire April 27-30 . Please find attached draft
agenda of the Panafrican Conference and of the General Assembly of AMARC
Africa.

The General Assembly will complete the reconstruction of the AMARC
Africa network according to the members needs, by adopting the new
Constitution; defining the AMARC Africa strategic plan 2009-2012 and by
electing the members of the board of directors. Furthermore, the 4th
Panafrican Conference will permit through training for trainers and
knowledge sharing to increase the social impact of community radio in
achieving development and good governance objectives in Africa.

The AMARC Africa Board cordially invites you to register, at
http://africa.amarc.org/index.php?p=Pan_African_Conferences&l=EN and
indicate if you require sponsorship to participate. Please note that
only members in good standing can vote or be represented by proxy. We
also invite you to actively contribute by responding to the attached
social impact evaluation of your community radio; as well as to send us
a written presentation on issues of the Conference, so they will be
distributed to the participants, may be the chosen for presentation in
workshops as well as be published with the conference procedures

For further information please contact the secretariat at
info@africa.amarc.org.

Yours sincerely,

Grace Githaiga
President AMARC Africa
_______________________________________________
Le 10 février, 2009

Aux membres de l'AMARC Afrique

Invitation à a 4ème Conférence panafricaine de l'AMARC Afrique du 27 au
30 avril, à Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Cher(e) collègues,

Conformément aux dispositions établies par la Constitution de l'AMARC
Afrique et en représentation du conseil d'administration, je suis
heureuse de vous annoncer que lla 4ème conférence panafricaine de
l'AMARC Afrique se tiendra à Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, du 27 au 30 avril,
2009. Veuillez s.v.p. trouver en pièce jointe, le programme provisoire
de la conférence panafricaine et de l'assemblée générale de l'AMARC
Afrique.

L'assemblée générale complétera le processus de reconstruction du réseau
de l'AMARC Afrique d'après les besoins des membres et se traduira, entre
autres; par l'adoption d'une nouvelle Constitution; la définition du
plan d'action stratégique pour 2009-2010 et par l'élection des membres
du conseil. De plus, la 4ème conférence panafricaine permettra la
formation de formateurs et l'échange de connaissances nécessaires à
l'augmentation de l'impact social des radios communautaires dans
l'atteinte des objectifs de développement et de bonne gouvernance en
Afrique.

Le conseil d'administration de l'AMARC Afrique vous invite cordialement
à vous inscrire à
http://africa.amarc.org/index.php?p=Conferences_pan-africaines&l=FR et
indiquer, aussitôt que possible, si vous avez besoin d'une subvention
pour participer. Veuillez noter que seuls les membres en règle peuvent
voter où être présents par procuration. Nous vous invitons également à
contribuer activement au succès de la conférence en répondant à
l'évaluation sur l'impact social de votre radio communautaire, en pièce
jointe; de même que de nous envoyer une présentation par écrit sur un
thème de la conférence, que peut être distribué aux participants, faire
l'objet d'une présentation dans un atelier et être publié avec les
documents de la conférence.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez contacter le secrétariat à
info@africa.amarc.org

Amicalement,

Grace Githaiga
President AMARC Africa

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[creative-radio] Digest Number 2575

There are 3 messages in this issue.

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1. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Feds give French radio, theatre $240000
From: George Lessard

2. Jakarta, Indonesia: Community radio struggles to get frequency
From: George Lessard

3. Le rôle des radios communautaires au centre des débats à Co
From: George Lessard

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1. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Feds give French radio, theatre $240000
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:14 pm ((PST))

Feds give French radio, theatre $240000
Winnipeg Free Press - Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
The federal government is giving $130000 to Le Cercle Moliere and $110000
to La Radio Communautaire du Manitoba. The funding, announced Thursday, ...
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Funds for francophone theatre, radio
Winnipeg Free Press - Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
THE federal government is giving $130000 to Le Cercle Molière and $110000
to La Radio Communautaire du Manitoba. The funding announced Thursday comes
from ...
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Le Gouvernement du Canada appuie deux organismes francophones du ...
Maketwire (Communiqués de presse) - Montréal,Québec,Canada
La Radio Communautaire du Manitoba (Envol 91,1 FM) est la seule radio
communautaire francophone au Manitoba. Elle assure une production
radiophonique ...
<http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=952066&lang=F5>

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2. Jakarta, Indonesia: Community radio struggles to get frequency
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:28 pm ((PST))

Community radio struggles to get frequency
Jakarta Post - Jakarta,Indonesia
Six-year-old community radio station Suara Warga Jakarta (Jakarta Residents
Voice) demands a fair allocation of radio frequency from the government,
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3. Le rôle des radios communautaires au centre des débats à Co
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:31 pm ((PST))

Le rôle des radios communautaires au centre des débats à Conakry

Écrit par Minkailou Barry
19-02-2009

" Le rôle des radios communautaires dans le développement, la bonne
gouvernance et le processus démocratique". C'est là le thème d'une formation
qui a réuni les journalistes, les partenaires au développement, les cadres
des différents départements ministériels, les représentants de la société
civile et l'association de femmes, les 17 et 18 février à Conakry.

Organisée par la Radio Nederland Training Centre et 4RGUI en collaboration
avec d'autres partenaires au développement, la formation a pour objectif de
découvrir des pistes de réflexion. Pour que les radios communautaires de la
place assurent leur rôle dans le développement, la bonne gouvernance et le
processus démocratique.

Pour la Directrice de la Radio Nederland , madame Tanja Ijzer, l'émergence
des radios communautaires en Guinée renforce le processus démocratique et
instaure la diversité de vues et d'opinion à l'antenne. Ce qui, aux yeux du
Secrétaire Général du ministère de l'Information et de la Culture , Riad
Chaloub, est une occasion de parler et de discuter afin de connaître les
maux dont souffre le peuple.

Ainsi, le formateur Alhassane Guissé a classifié les rôles des radios
communautaires en dix points. Notamment la construction de la paix et la
réconciliation, la promotion du développement et le progrès social. Et de
favoriser un large dialogue et le développement de la démocratie.

Les participants réunis en groupes de travail ont commencé par étudier
minutieusement les concepts " développement, bonne gouvernance et processus
démocratique". Avant de les lier aux activités des radios communautaires
dans l'intérêt du pays.

La première journée a été clôturée par des échanges pour corriger les
faiblesses du passé dans la diffusion de l'information. La deuxième, a été
caractérisée par l'analyse des facteurs positifs, négatifs et opportunités
des radios communautaires dans le contexte actuel. Et de faire un exercice
de projection sur l'avenir de ces radios.

A la fin des travaux, le Ministre de l'Information et de la Culture Justin
Morel Junior a demandé aux hommes de médias de ne rien craindre en allant à
la quête de l'information. Il a invité les journalistes de traiter
l'information pour la rendre crédible et dynamique pour le respect de la
population.

Minkailou Barry

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[creative-radio] Digest Number 2574

There are 4 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Portland, OR, USA The 34th Annual Community Radio Conference - Deadl
From: George Lessard

2. SIDAREC (Kenya) Resource Centre and Radio Station Destroyed: Rebuil
From: Janet Feldman

3. Panos Radio South Asia | Latest Development Dilemmas Issue, 19 Febru
From: Satish Jung Shahi

4. MENA ARABIC TEXT/ IWD - attachment
From: tamara aqrabawe

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1. Portland, OR, USA The 34th Annual Community Radio Conference - Deadl
Posted by: "George Lessard" mediamentor@gmail.com themediamentor
Date: Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:07 am ((PST))

The 34th Annual Community Radio Conference - Deadline Apr. 1-4

The 34th Annual Community Radio Conference is the larger community for
Community Radio. We offer opportunities for staff development, skill
building, networking, affinity groups, inspiration, new ideas, discussions
and exchanges. The Conference is a place to connect with peers, get your
battery re-charged, and expand your horizons beyond your station.

For more information go to website
http://www.nfcb.org/conference/communityradioconference.jsp

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2. SIDAREC (Kenya) Resource Centre and Radio Station Destroyed: Rebuil
Posted by: "Janet Feldman" kaippg@earthlink.net frida02806
Date: Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:02 pm ((PST))

Dear Friends,

I have recently received some terrible news from George Onyango, co-founder of SIDAREC, a dynamic youth-focused nonprofit operating in some of Nairobi's most disadvantaged communities, among them Kibera and Pumwani.

One of their best-known and most-utilized libraries, and a radio station that--during last year's violence-- continually promoted peace and tolerance, have been lost in a raging fire, one that burned everything to the ground.

SIDAREC has pledged to the young people and residents of Pumwani that it will rebuild these invaluable resources. To do it as quickly as possible, they need as much help as they can get. Donations of equipment, books, money, and other kinds of supplies will all be useful, and deeply appreciated.

Please see George's contact information below, and visit SIDAREC at http://www.sidarec.org

With greatest thanks for whatever you can do, and blessings to all! Janet (Feldman, kaippg@earthlink.net)

Dear Friends,

I wanted to bring to your attention the loss we just had here in our organization. The Pumwani Resource Centre got burned to the ground yesternight. We lost everything....our radio station, the library, and classrooms.

What took years to achieve went up in smoke within hours. We cannot speculate yet about the fire, but we did make some enemies last year with our work on civic education, and through the radio programs on peace.

Pumwani has been a reminder to most of us what determination and hard work can achieve. With the help of friends now we hope to rebuild. The radio station can be up in the next two weeks if we get equipment. The library will take another three months, depending on how fast we move with fundraising.

We are asking all friends and well-wishers to do what they can to help. Please contact George Onyango at geogias@yahoo.com for more information, or about donations. Greatest thanks to all!

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3. Panos Radio South Asia | Latest Development Dilemmas Issue, 19 Febru
Posted by: "Satish Jung Shahi" satish@panossouthasia.org sjshahi
Date: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:18 pm ((PST))

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Panos Radio South Asia | Latest Development Dilemmas Issue, 19 February 2009
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Latest Upload on Development Dilemmas:

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Politics of Embankment

In this edition of Development Dilemmas, we travel to Bihar, India where about 4.8 million people have been swamped by the floods in the Kosi River this year. UN estimates say India has the second highest number of deaths in the world due to flooding; Bihar is the highest flood prone area in India. Experts in Bihar refuse to accept the disaster as a natural occurrence; they say embanking of the river has made the floods disastrous over the years. Dinesh Kumar Mishra, the engineer-activist who founded the Barh Mukti Abhiyan (Freedom from Floods Campaign), speaks to our correspondent, Gokul Chandrasekar, on how the Indian government's flood-control programme has gone awry and exposes the politics behind the persistence with the myth of embankments.
Country: India-Nepal

Upload Date: 19/02/2009

Duration: 24:40

File Size: 22.5 MB

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4. MENA ARABIC TEXT/ IWD - attachment
Posted by: "tamara aqrabawe" aqrabawe@yahoo.com.au aqrabawe
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:13 am ((PST))

الثامن من آذار ، احتفالية شبكة نساء أمارك بيوم المراة العالمي في الثامن حتى الحادي والثلاثين من اذار
الكوارث العالمية وتأثيرها على النساء في المجتمعات المحلية
مونتريال،الاتحاد العالمي للاذاعات المجتمعية ، أمارك
 تحتفي الشبكة النسائية العالمية للاتحاد العالمي للاذاعات المجتمعية بيون الثامن من اذار للسنة الخامسة على التوالي في بث الكتروني اذاعي عالمي احتفاء بيوم المرأة العالمي حيث تتبادل الاذاعات البرامج الخاصة بالحدث وتنشر انتاجاتها عبر الانترنت كي يتسنى للاذاعات الاستفادة منها وبثها محليا حسب اللغة المستخدمة 
مضمون البث الاذاعي لهذا العام سوف يتركز على الكوارث العالمية ، الغذاء، الازمات الاقتصادية والكوارث البيئية ... ماذا تعني للنساء في مجتمعاتهن ؟ جميعنا مدركون عظم الكارثة الاقتصادية العالمية وتأثيرها على الناس في القطاع الاقتصادي بما يشمل المتعاملين في البورصة العالمية وول ستريت والبنوك الكبرى واسواق الاسهم.
نفهم ايضا ان اسعار الغذاء قد ارتفعت بنسبة ثلاثة وثمانون بالمئة خلال الثلاث سنوات الماضية وتقول منظمة الاغذية العالمية ان هناك ما يقارب خمسة واربعون بالمئة ارتفاع بالاسعار مقارنة ما بين العام 2007 والعام 2008 وايضا نعلم ان التغير المناخي والبيئي نتج عنه نقص الغذاء وارتفاع اسعاره في اقل الدول حظا ونموا.
على أية حال، نود معرفة كيف تؤثر الكوارث والازمات العالمية على النساء في المجتمعات المحلية حول العالم في الجنوب والشمال، ويتوازى بالاهمية معرفة الخطوات والافعال التي تتخذها النساء من اجل مواجهة و تخفيض الحد من أثر هذه الكوارث وكيف يتضامن في عملهن وانشطتهن تجاه المسؤولين عن هذه الكوارث ومسبباتها وما هي شبكات الامان الفاعلة ضمن المجموعات المهمشة والطبقة الدنيا.
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