GMOs
and choice: A survey of Zambian farmer’s attitudes to
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Research by Dr. Mwananyanda Mbikusita Lewanika, edited
by Kitty Warnock 2004, ISBN: 9982-844-10-5
This
study assesses the level of awareness and knowledge of GMOs
among Zambian farmers. The study shows that small-scale farmers
have had very low levels of awareness about – although
high levels of interest in - GMOs, while large-scale commercial
farmers have had more information but divided between those
who were in favour of GMOs and those against.
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The
2001 Tripartite Elections: Lessons for the future
Synthesis by Fackson Banda, edited by Kenny Makungu 2004,
ISBN: 9982-844-06-7
This
booklet is a synthesis of key findings, conclusions and recommendations
of two evaluation commissioned by the cooperating partners
in Zambia to assess the quality and impact of their support
to the electoral process in the country. it sets forth key
issues emerging from the evaluation exercises for consideration
by cooperating partners, civil society, government, policy-makers,
the media, training and research institutions and other stakeholders
in Zambia’s democracy.
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DEVELOPMENT
THROUGH RADIO: A Guide to Setting up Radio Listening Clubs
Edited by Monde Sifuniso and Chris Chirwa 2003, ISBN:
9982-844-05-9
A publication born out of experience, the Guide to Setting
up Radio Listening Clubs sets out practical guidelines for
setting up and managing Radio Listening clubs. This Guide
provides a clearer understanding of Radio Listening Clubs
illustrates the Radio Listening Club methodology and provide
insights into the processes of mobilizing rural women to engage
them in the development discourse let them speak out for themselves.
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Community
Media Initiatives in Zambia: Problems and Prospects
Edited by Fackson Banda 2002, ISBN: 9982-844-04-0
This
monograph provides an analysis of the community media initiatives
that have emerged in Zambia. It tries to put community media
initiators in the dock so that they can defend their initiatives
as “community”. This study was also undertaken
to pave way for the formation of a national community media
forum, within whose framework coalition-building can develop
to influence government to speed up the development of a policy
for the community media sector.
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Signposts
on the Superhighway: African Environment – a guide to
news and resources on the Internet.
Edited by Aida Opoku Mensah and Heather Budge-Reid 1998,
ISBN 1 87067038 8
Compiled
as an aid for African journalists and broadcasters, Signposts
sets out to encourage reporting on African environmental issues
by providing a guide to key environmental Web and email resources
including news, features and research organisations. A section
on how to keep telephone and equipment costs down is included,
along with a glossary, guides to search engines, tips on creating
new work patterns and even ideas on how to convince editors
to get on-line.
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Zimbabwe’s
Farm Workers: Policy Dimension.
Edited by Dede Amanor-Wilks 2001, ISBN: 9982-844-02-4
This
publication is an in-depth analysis of the political economy
of farm workers in Zimbabwe with special emphasis on the need
for adopting policy guidelines to ensure that farm workers
assume their rightful place in the development arena. It lays
bare the plight of farm workers and attempts to encourage
policy makers to take a hard look at them and devise ways
of ameliorating their situation.
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Up
In The Air: The State of Broadcasting In Southern Africa
By Aida Opoku-Mensah 1998, ISBN 07974 1922 5
A
major contribution to the understanding of the state of broadcasting
in six Southern African countries – Botswana, Mozambique,
Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Providing a unique
analysis of the impact of liberalisation and deregulation
on pluralism and freedom of expression, case studies authored
by experts from the region, provide a comprehensive picture
of the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks in the Southern
Africa region.
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Signposts
on the Superhighway – African Gender
Edited by Fackson Banda 2000, ISBN 9982-844-00-8
A
look at the effects of the Internet revolution in the South.
This book focuses on the bridging the gender divide by offering
relevant, easy-to-use Internet resources on gender and development.
A useful kit prepared mostly with women’s strategic
needs in mind, but practical for everyone who is interested
in gender and development.
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Into
or Out of the Digital Divide? – Perspectives on ICTs
and development in Southern Africa
Edited
by David Lush, Helliate Rushwayo and Fackson Banda December
2000, ISBN 9982 844 01 6
Examines
the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
in redefining the socio-economic and political environment
in Africa. Included is an analysis of the African communication
experience, from pre-colonial times to the present. Policy
issues affecting the development of communication tools in
the region are reviewed and a comprehensive picture of the
Internet’s place in Southern Africa’s socio-economic
environment is drawn from case studies in 7 countries in the
region.
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What
Is Community Radio? A Resource Guide. Published by ARMAC and
Panos Southern Africa.
Edited by Marie-Helene Bonin and Aida Opoku-Mensah 1998,
ISBN 0-620-22999-3
This
booklet discusses the role of community radio stations in
building participatory democracy and development in Africa,
and offers ideas on how such stations can be established.
It provides an understanding of the popularity of community
radio, as well as the reasons why it is controversial, and
perhaps threatening, from the point of view of commercial
and public broadcasters.
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Broadcasting
and Society: Forum on Broadcasting in Zambia, 1997
A
look at the state of broadcasting in Zambia and the implications
to its development and democratic processes. Included are
views from parliamentarians, media practitioners and NGO’s
strengthening the argument that broadcasting policy is no
longer the preserve of governments but is more and more an
area that involves civil society. The debate over broadcasting
in the country is a glowing testimony to the strong local
efforts of furthering democracy in Zambia.
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Opening
up the Airwaves: National forum on liberalising broadcasting
in Zambia
February 1997
Stimulating debate around various aspects of broadcasting
in Zimbabwe, in light of liberalisation of this sector. Highlights
necessary restructuring of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation
(ZBC) --which currently has a monopoly over broadcasting.
Introduces models of community broadcasting and of establishing
an independent regulatory authority. A key document for those
concerned with sustaining media pluralism
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A
Study into the State of Issue-based Journalism in Zambia
April 1999
A strong contribution to the on-going debate about media sustainability
and to the development of a culture of viable, issue–based
journalism in Zambia. Provides a sound analysis of issue-based
journalism among the mainstream media in Zambia – both
electronic and print. The main findings include the potential
for Zambian media to tap more advertising from local industry.
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Talking Treatment Series
Panos Southern Africa PSAf with Support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) has been implementing a project called Communicating HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa in Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. One of the components of the project is the Talking Treatment Series, a means of promoting treatment access through communication and debate. Panos approached this component through Media fellowship approach where small grants were given to two journalists per country, to produce both print and electronic instigative features on available services, government’s efforts and challenges associated with access to HIV/AIDS treatment.
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Namibia 1: Treatment Beyond Drugs Journalists Rodrick Mukumbira discusses challenges of Access to ART in Namibia.
Namibia 2: Access Versus Availability Journalist Rodrick Mukumbira writes about why people still have challenges to access to ARVs though they may be available in Namibia
Zambia 1: Journalist Zarina Geloo writes about the hidden around the free ART programme in Zambia
Zambia 2: Journalist Zarina Geloo discusses challenges in accessing second line ARV treatment in cases of resistance or adverse side effects in Zambia
