AudiencScapes

Citizen journalism is not a new idea, but the Small World News’ way of
using citizen journalists is quite novel. They train citizens,
especially those from conflict and crisis zones, to produce news that
engages international communities and audiences. Small World News’
belief is a simple one: what can be done in zones of conflict can be
done anywhere.

Political and social analysts are likely to be debating for some time
how the results of Russia's recent elections were influenced by a vocal
democratic movement and President-elect Vladimir Putin's reactions to
it.

InterMedia recently partnered with the Popular Engagement Policy Lab (PEPL) to conduct research in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan in support of radio programming produced by  Raabta Consultants. Their radio shows aim to provide citizens with solutions to problems faced by them, their families and their communities, particularly problems that contribute to increased violence in society.

Kenyan women have been at the forefront of some recent newsworthy ICT innovations such as iCow and M-Farm. Dinfin Mulupi covers their success stories and finds that their entrepreneurship might help open doors for disadvantaged women across Kenya. Read more….

Reject Magazine reports on topics and regions neglected by the
mainstream Kenyan press.  Recent awards recognize how the publication
fills a void in the country’s media landscape. More from Dinfin Mulupi.

The Arab Spring has brought attention to the potential for using
social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook to share news and facilitate activities
of those involved in social change.  But Sultan Al  Qassemi cautions against seeing these
tools as panaceas for oppression;  he says that they can be equally effective tools for the oppressors. Find out more...

You don’t usually get this many smart suits at a development conference, but
Indigo Trust‘s The Power of Information: New Technologies for Philanthropy and
Development at trendy Kings Place was seeking to bring together money,
technology and the developing world. …

Remote parts of Kenya have trouble attracting professional teachers.
Some schools are using computers to compensate for the lack of human
instructors. Despite the obstacles digital learning brings with it, the
schools are pleased with the results. Dinfin Mulupi investigates

InterMedia COO Susan Gigli and Dr. Ali Fisher, who directs their Networked Communication Research, advise media organizations on how to embrace and benefit from new digital platforms through their 10 New Rules of Engagement.

Against a backdrop of intense debate over cutting government spending, experts met this week to discuss the future of international development programs. With U.S. humanitarian and development assistance on the chopping block, some are raising concerns about the impact on national security. Learn More