"Although the kinds and forms of information will vary, the need for information to be accurate, pertinent and accessible is consistent in the social change process". Information as a tool for social change, Roeher Institute (full reference: see below).
People need information as an integral part of community development - information about their rights as citizens and about what has worked to promote inclusive development at the community level. This raises not only the question of access, but also of peoples capacity to define for themselves what is relevant. Community resource centres can be an access point for such information, and a place to assess the community's information needs, gather local information, and develop new resources. The resources in this list aim to inform and support community resource centres so that they can fulfil their role in the exchange and repackaging of local information and indigenous knowledge.
This key list was produced to support LEPRA India's Mayurbhanj Integrated Community Health Project (MICHP). We welcome your feedback: please send comments or suggested additions to sourceassistant@hi-uk.org.
People need information as an integral part of community development - information about their rights as citizens and about what has worked to promote inclusive development at the community level. This raises not only the question of access, but also of peoples capacity to define for themselves what is relevant. Community resource centres can be an access point for such information, and a place to assess the community's information needs, gather local information, and develop new resources. The resources in this list aim to inform and support community resource centres so that they can fulfil their role in the exchange and repackaging of local information and indigenous knowledge.
This key list was produced to support LEPRA India's Mayurbhanj Integrated Community Health Project (MICHP). We welcome your feedback: please send comments or suggested additions to sourceassistant@hi-uk.org.
Selected resources
Community resource centres
Discussion and analysis
eforums on HIV and TB : a toolkit for launching, moderating and managing a high quality eforum
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2009