Going Global: New Directions in Development Communications
Development communicators need to reach audiences across continents. To “go global”, they need new strategies, partners and skills.
Category: Vision & Strategy
Fighting Mis- and Disinformation: 7 Steps for Development Communicators
Fake news is everywhere! This post explains how mis- and disinformation stops the world from achieving sustainable development, and proposes 7 ways for communicators to help fight it.
Worlds of Communication
When the OECD reviews the development co-operation efforts of its members, it also assesses how they communicate. This post draws lessons from recent reviews of Portugal, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Japan.
Migration Messaging in Development Co-operation: Getting Our Stories Right
Migration is a tricky theme for development communicators. In this deck, we discuss why, and share ideas on how to get our stories on migration right.
Vaccine equity: the best opportunity ever to show that co-operation works?
Here is a primer for development communicators, with data, debates and recommended readings on vaccine equity
Ordinary Young People Doing Extraordinary Things: A New French Podcast
A new podcast series by the French Development Agency (AFD) explores the power of audio storytelling to inspire and engage young audiences.
Event Summary: Partnering in Public Engagement
To achieve the SDGs, we need all of society on board. To reach all of society, we need partners. Here is some partnering advice from OECD DevCom members.
Event Summary: DevCom and Chill – Public Engagement on the Couch?
Events and festivals are great places to engage citizens for sustainable development. So what do you do when your events are cancelled because of a global pandemic?
Event Summary: Development Messaging in Times of Coronavirus
How can I keep my family safe? What are public institutions doing to tackle this crisis and prevent a second wave? As the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll, citizens around the world are asking tough questions, and SDG communicators need to provide answers.
A New Toolkit Offers Advice for Sustainable Development Communicators
OECD DevCom aims to help communicators address their biggest challenges in 10 Learning Areas.
The SDG Communicator 