Communication and Natural
Resource Management
An E-forum on perspectives,
principles and future directions

September to October 2003

Prepared by
The Communication Initiative in collaboration with
the Communication for Development Group

Extension, Education and Communication Service
Research, Extension and Training Division

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 2004
 

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Foreword

1. THE E-FORUM PROCESS

2. MAIN DISCUSSION

2.1 Discussion Structure
2.2 Discussion Summary

2.2.1 Reflection 1: A single theoretical approach?
2.2.2 Reflection 2: Complimentary theory?
2.2.3 Reflection 3: A useful resource? Emerging needs and issues?

3. EVALUATION DISCUSSION

3.1 Evaluation Process
3.2 Evaluation Results

4. COMMON PERSPECTIVES

4.1 Themes and Challenges
4.2 Principles and Guidelines
4.3 Moving the Field Forward
4.4 Conclusions

5. CONTRIBUTIONS

5.1 Main Discussion

5.1.1 Reflection 1: A single theoretical approach?
5.1.2 Reflection 2: Complimentary theory?
5.1.3 Reflection 3: A useful resource? Emerging needs and issues?

5.2 Evaluation Discussion

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS