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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Development-Gender Email Network - Global

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This e-mail network was established at the University of East Anglia with support by the DFID with a main objective of overcoming the communication gaps between academic researchers, policy makers, training providers and development practitioners in development agencies and NGO's globally. This is thought to improve people's ability to access policy-relevant research and engage in a global dialogue.
Communication Strategies

A international Email network covering over 45 countries was established and has grown to nearly 450 members, with 5-10 new members joining every week, from a range of gender and development policy, practice and research organisation. Approximately 20-30 messages are posted each week.
Development Issues

Connectivity, women, economic development, gender impact, equality and equity
Key Points

A key factor in this network is that unlike many email discussion groups, the development-gender network is moderated to ensure more effective communication and avoid inappropriate or repetitive messages being set up. Analysis of responses to a survey showed 91% satisfaction with the network and the way it was currently operating.
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A key factor in this network is that unlike many email discussion groups, the development-gender network is moderated to ensure more effective communication and avoid inappropriate or repetitive messages being set up. Analysis of responses to a survey showed 91% satisfaction with the network and the way it was currently operating.

Sources

Adam Burke. Communications & Development, a Practical Guide. London: Department for International Development 1999, pg. 85