The last few years have seen a growth in the use of the innovation approach within the C4D sector, often, but not always, linked closely with the use of information, communication and technology (ICTs). New ideas and new concepts can lead to significant improvements in development areas such as health and humanitarian programming. However, there is an increasing focus on ensuring that innovation is not just a top-down, technology focused area.
Our C4D and Innovation section takes a more in-depth look at innovation and considers how Communication for Development (C4D) as an area of development practice is increasingly contributing to ensure innovation approaches are inclusive, appropriate, and allow people and communities to meaningfully participate from the outset.
Latest C4D and Innovation Resources and News
Innovations for Universal Health Coverage: A South-South Collaboration to Transform Health Systems in Africa and India (Public Health Foundation of India and IDS, 2018)
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Innovation in the Horn, East and Central Africa (HECA): Perspectives from on-the-ground experiences (Oxfam Case Study, 2017)
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Introducing Information Communication Technologies into Humanitarian Programming (Oxfam Discussion Paper, 2018)
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Humanitarian Innovation Guide (Elrha, 2018)
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Communicating with Communities (UNHCR Innovation Service Practical Guide, 2018)
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Can big data be used for evaluation? A UN Women feasibility study (UN Women, 2018)
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Messaging Apps for Development (DIAL White Paper, 2018)
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Digital Health for Social and Behavior Change: New technologies, new ways to reach people (HIPs Brief, USAID, 2018)
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