By Frank van Steenbergen & Femke van Woesik In the field of development, communication is often viewed as a means for promotion or public relations. Its potential is far greater. Strategic communication can be a strategic tool that fosters ownership, builds coalitions, and drives change. Strategic communication brings together stakeholders, allowing them to craft stronger messages collectively. This enhances the ownership and commitment of each individual and organization, fostering a powerful, unified voice. A collective force becomes a strong platform for shared ideas. It creates a sense of community and pride, energizing people to share their stories more effectively. One-way communication, even with the best intentions, misses this opportunity of using communication to build coalitions. Many organizations do not get around individually to formulate their statements, though they have a lot of learning. Here, communication through coalitions is a powerful approach. By pooling resources and expertise, organizations can overcome individual limitations and achieve a greater collective impact. This strategic alliance also… Continued
Authors: Dr. Neena Singla (Punjab Agricultural University), Luwieke Bosma and Anushree Mitra (MetaMeta Research), and Dikhyani Konwar (PRADAN). The issue … Continued
Reinier Veldman (MetaMeta) and Mohammad Abdul Salam (SPO Pakistan and FBLN Pakistan) As part of the Newarbi-project (New Water Rights … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen The Kizilkoyun funerary in ancient Urfa has 133 burial chambers carved into the limestone rock. The … Continued
By David Mornout Nestled along the stunning coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, the historic city of Cartagena in Spain enchants … Continued
A pastoral community finding ways to combat the biggest threats of climate change. By Ishani Sonak (MetaMeta) and Femke van … Continued
By Saroj Yakami It is a cause of high alarm – springs are drying in high mountain areas and there … Continued
Kiran Sankar Sarker and Frank van Steenbergen. Part of a blog series on green road management. All over the world … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen, on a series of 3 blogs connecting biblical events with water. In Southeastern Anatolia the church … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen and Sukru Esin Postcard from Mardin, Southeast Anatolia in the valley of martyrs. In the narrow … Continued
“That was our water kiosk. It is now the home of the crocodiles.” By Esmee Mulder, MetaMeta The boda-boda (motorbike) … Continued
By Paul Van Mele (Agro Insight) As the world is waking up to address the challenges of environmental degradation and … Continued
By Paul Van Mele (Agro Insight) More than 10 years ago, a project in the high Andes in Peru set … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen All springs are special and miracles in themselves, but the Fonte de Arusa in Syracuse is … Continued
by Michael Maluki, Nancy Kadenyi and Faith Muchemi Introduction Entering Makueni county welcomes you to endless vast lands covered by … Continued
By Kamal Kishore (Rainfed Livestock Network) and Bhavana Kuchimanchi (The Foundation for Ecological Security) Livestock production in India is often … Continued
By Akanksha Mishra (PRADAN), Meghna Mukherjee (MetaMeta), and Marina Vara Gutiérrez (Aidenvironment). Meet Sumitra Devi. She hails from Chatugada village … Continued
by Pratik Ranjan (MetaMeta) Unlocking the power of small and marginal farmers that constitutes around 85 percent of the farming … Continued
by Marijn van der Meer (MetaMeta) Predicting future climate so that farmers know exactly how to adapt and transform their … Continued
by Anushree Mitra (MetaMeta) Shakun Didi is a resident of Jhanki village in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh, India. She … Continued
by Marina Vara Gutiérrez (Aidenvironment) and Rubén Borge Robles (Rockinsoils) The Indian government’s agricultural policies are primarily focused on the … Continued