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Radio + Communication Rights: A story through the decades

Feb 10, 2022

For World Radio Day 2022, Executive Director Kevin Perkins reflects on the important role of radio in helping us enjoy our communication rights.

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5 things to consider when designing digital agriculture projects

Jun 14, 2021

Too often, the digital transformation of agriculture leaves small-scale farmers behind. So what can we do to ensure digital transformation of agriculture projects are inclusive and participatory?

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Supporting radio journalism in the time of COVID-19

Apr 17, 2020

Farm Radio International is supporting African broadcasters in reaching rural audiences with critical information about COVID-19

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Update from the Hangar: Uliza Answers farmers’ questions

May 23, 2018

Photo Credit: International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Bartay Photography We are constantly looking for innovative ways to connect farmers with each other – particularly…

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Celebrating the power of radio to scale sustainably

Feb 15, 2018

Watch our webinar to explore the challenges and successes of scale and sustainability with ICT-enabled projects. At Farm Radio International, our work requires great partnerships…

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Marketing on the radio in Mozambique: A first for Farm Radio

Nov 7, 2017

In the district of Alto Molócuè, farmers produce more than 86,000 tons of cassava. It’s a major staple crop for farmers in this region, but…

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Farm Radio hosts gender and ICT for development expert Dr. Dorothy Okello

Sep 7, 2017

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hosting Ugandan engineer, academic, and activist, Dr. Dorothy Okello at our Canadian headquarters in Ottawa. Dr. Okello…

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This rice farmer’s yield set to multiply tenfold thanks to radio

Feb 2, 2017

With files courtesy of Mark Kudafa   Elvis Asare takes a radio broadcaster through his farm. He gestures to his recently harvested rice field, golden…

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Radio innovations from The Hangar: Beeping for vital information

Feb 4, 2016

Radio is a fantastic tool for reaching millions of listeners with life-changing information. But the cell phone revolution is making this communication tool even more…

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The Listening Post: Raising the voice of farmers

Nov 24, 2015

“What if?” is the question that opens the doors of possibility. For years Farm Radio International has used radio to interact with farming families, using…

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