AFRO-NETS> RFI: Utilisation of Community Based Communication Approaches

[Nathaniel Mjema <nmjema@hotmail.com>]

RFI: Utilisation of Community Based Communication Approaches
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I am trying to get any information about any organisation, which is 
still using the LEPSA (LEarner's centred Problem Solving Approach) or 
Community Based Health Communication Approach. In the 1980s we used 
this method a lot and Dr. Matomora from Tanzania had been a champion. 
Of late I have not heard of what is happening on these lines, and I 
wonder whether the methods have been dumped or are still in use. If 
in use what have are the latest additions, where are these experi-
ences, whom can I contact to pick up the discussion from there.

Background:

South Africa having come much late in the areas of rural development, 
wishes to learn from the rest of Africa. I am supporting a Presiden-
tial Initiative in South Africa called Integrated Sustainable Rural 
Development Strategy (ISRDS). We are currently trying to identify and 
learn from best practices in Africa. When it comes to grassroots par-
ticipation apart from the "famous" PRA we want to learn about similar 
approaches with typical African orientation. I find the LEPSA, Thea-
tre Art for Development and COBAHECA to be some of such experiences.

I will be glad to get any information available, in the health sector 
and even rural development.


Nathaniel Mjema
mailto:nmjema@hotmail.com
or
mailto:nathanielm@idt.org.za


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