Proceedings of the Workshop on Rural Radio and Food Security

Rome, 5-7 November 2001

with participation of
World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)
and the
Developing Countries Farm Radio Network (DCFRN)

COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT GROUP
EXTENSION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICE
RESEARCH, EXTENSION AND TRAINING DIVISION
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 2002

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Table of Contents

Preface

Aknowledgements

I. Introduction and Background

Why a Workshop on Rural Radio and Food Security?
Radio, the Most Accessible Means of Communication for Rural Population
Food Security as an Important Issue for Rural Radio & A Challenge to the Sustainable Rural Development
Objectives of the Workshop
Expected Outcomes
Participants

II. Methodology

III. Information and Communication Needs on Food Security - Pre-Survey among Radio Listeners

1. The Information Needs of Radio Listeners
2. Specific Subjects of Interest and Questions

IV. Contents on Food Security (Fact-sheets & report from Tehnical Sessions)

1. Agricultural Marketing
2. Agrometeorology
3. Biodiversity and Genetic Resources
4. Fisheries
5. Food Security
6. Forestry
7. Global Information & Early Warning System (GIEWS)
8. Nutrition
9. Post-Harvest Management
10. Special Programme on Food Security (SPFS)
11. The World Agricultural Information Centre (WAICENT)

V. Coverage of the 31st Session of FAO Conference and Interviews Conducted

VI. Final Communiqué & Recommendations

Food Security Information and Early Warning Service
Recommendations of the Participants

Annex I - Pre-Survey: Questionnaire Form on Rural Radio Information Needs in the Field of Food Security

Annex II - Workshop Programme

Annex III - Opening Address

Annex IV - Radio Broadcasting Formats Adapted to Food Security Issues

Annex V - Writing Radio Scripts to Improve Food Security: The Developing Countries Farm Radio Network Model

Annex VI - The Information and Early Warning Service on Food Security

Annex VII - Fact-Sheets on Selected FAO Technical Services

Annex VIII - Closing Address

Annex IX - List and Details of Participants