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The document discusses development communication in journalism, including understanding it, its role, types used, its scope and examples. Development communication involves using media to address societal issues and advocate for inclusive development. It can promote awareness, empower marginalized groups, facilitate dialogue and measure development impact. Types discussed include advocacy, solutions and participatory journalism. The scope involves social, economic and environmental issues. Examples provided are the Girl Effect campaign and solutions journalism focusing on the housing first approach to homelessness.

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The document discusses development communication in journalism, including understanding it, its role, types used, its scope and examples. Development communication involves using media to address societal issues and advocate for inclusive development. It can promote awareness, empower marginalized groups, facilitate dialogue and measure development impact. Types discussed include advocacy, solutions and participatory journalism. The scope involves social, economic and environmental issues. Examples provided are the Girl Effect campaign and solutions journalism focusing on the housing first approach to homelessness.

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DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATION
(DEVCOM)

Reporter: Keneth B. Garcia


1 Understanding Development
Comunication
2 Role of Development
Communication

CONTENTS 3 Types of Development


Communication in Journalism
4 Scope of Development
Communication in Journalism
5 Examples of Development
Communication in
Journalism
UNDERSTANDING
DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
Development Communication
- involves the use of media platforms to address societal
issues, foster dialogue, and advocate for inclusive
development
- takes a proactive role in facilitating social change
ROLE OF DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
 Promoting Awareness and Empowerment
 Giving a Voice to Marginalized Communities
 Facilitating Dialogue and Collaboration
 Measuring Impact and Driving Sustainable
Development
TYPES OF
DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION IN
JOURNALISM
 Advocacy Journalism
 Solutions Journalism
 Participatory Journalism
 Development Feature Writing
 Data Journalism
 Multimedia Journalism
 Development Communication Campaigns
 International Development Journalism
SCOPE OF
DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION IN
JOURNALISM
 Social and Economic Development
 Marginalized Communities and Inclusion
 Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues
 Local and Global Perspectives
 Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
 Ethical Considerations and Impact Assessment
EXAMPLES OF
DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION IN
JOURNALISM
The Girl Effect Campaign
Solutions Journalism: “Housing First” Approach
:
With over half a million Americans living on the street, homelessness is no small problem. At its most basic,
homelessness is defined by a lack of permanent housing. But this obscures a host of other problems
homeless people face that can both lead to and stem from homelessness. The homeless face acute physical
and mental health issues, joblessness, and higher rates of violence, among other challenges, which a lack of
stable housing only perpetuates.

Given the range of support services homeless people often require, solutions to this social problem can run
the gamut. But in the past few years, some cities have landed on a solution with Occam’s razor-like simplicity:
to solve homelessness, provide people with homes.

This model, intuitive to some and radical to others, has a name—Housing First—and counts city planners,
politicians, and social researchers among its evangelists. Proponents of the model believe offer permanent,
affordable housing without preconditions. Providers must also offer support services, though not force
compliance.

And it works. From Boise, Idaho to Riverside, California, more than fifty American cities are giving Housing
First a try, often with effective results. International countries have scaled it and Finland is among them that
have had strong success.
 Development communication in journalism serves
as a catalyst for positive change by raising
awareness, empowering marginalized
communities, and fostering collaboration.
 By harnessing the power of media, development
communication contributes to a more informed,
engaged, and equitable society.
References:

https://studymasscom.com/development-communication/de
velopment-communication-in-journalism/?expand_article=1

https://girleffect.org/
https//www.solutionsjournalism.org/collections/7v3qn2lfxq
THANK YOU

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