Dear friends Thanks, Sajan for posting the information about the launch of EK duniya anEK awaaz or EDAA on September 1. We look forward to hearing from the members of this list.
I would like to briefly introduce EDAA - which along with Open eNRICH version 4.1 - was launched yesterday, 1st September 2008. Both represent our efforts to create enabling technology and platforms for knowledge-sharing communities. EDAA is intended as a space that showcases audio content created by communities and makes available to them, a variety of content in local languages. Partners can upload their own programmes thereby increasing outreach and dissemination to a much wider audience. The result would be a bank of issue-based audio content created by people, for people. The EDAA platform also offers a space for people to listen to, download, re-use and adapt programmes of relevance. In addition, EDAA provides access to a variety of resources including books, manuals, web resource links, radio networks, and discussion groups relating to Community Radio. We invite you to join, be a part of EDAA, and partake of the benefits that this platform has to offer, particularly in the domains of Community Radio and development related audio content sharing. Looking forward to hear from you, Best regards Geetha Connecting Communities, Empowering People -------------------------------------------------- Geetha Bhardwaj Head, Community and Social Media OneWorld South Asia C 5 Qutab Institutional Area New Delhi 110 016. Phone: +91-11-41689000 Fax: +91-11-41689001 Mobile Number: 0-98105 48262 http//southasia.oneworld.net -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: cr-india Digest, Vol 58, Issue 1 Send cr-india mailing list submissions to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/cr-india or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of cr-india digest..." Today's Topics: 1. edaa.in - new CR portal / audio archive (sajan venniyoor) 2. Sony Ericsson's W980 -- a mobile FM transmitter? (sajan venniyoor) 3. JOB: Radio Resident Advisor, Kigali based position (George Lessard) 4. Bangladesh: Training Workshop on Community Radio: How to Get Started and Keep Going (George Lessard) 5. Call for Papers/Articles - i4d October Issue (Ritu) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 15:45:42 +0530 From: "sajan venniyoor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [cr-india] edaa.in - new CR portal / audio archive To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" OneWorld South Asia has just launched a 'portal for audio content exchange among communities'. The URL is www.edaa.in. EDAA stands for 'Ek Duniyaa Anek Awaaz', or One World, Many Voices. I request cr-india members to check out the portal and send us their reviews. Sajan -- Sent from Gmail for mobile | mobile.google.com ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:37:22 +0530 From: "sajan venniyoor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [cr-india] Sony Ericsson's W980 -- a mobile FM transmitter? To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Sony Ericsson has released its W980 'walkman' phone, which has a built-in FM transmitter, "which allows you to send whatever's playing on your phone to other devices with a built-in FM radio receiver", according to their press release. According to one review, "The signal strength of the W980 is really good, even outperforming some dedicated FM transmitting devices we have seen." Now, how legal is that? If I remember, they had to amend the Ofcom regulations in UK to make the iTrip legal over there. "Mana Radio" in Oravakkal (AP) had come to grief over an FM transmitter not much more powerful than the one in the W980 (Vickram would know). And how about copyright / royalty issues involved in sending 'whatever's playing on your phone to other devices', when PPL demands its pound of flesh for in-store music or playing tracks at a public swimming pool or an amateur theatrical production? Moreoever, the W980 is a 'mobile FM transmitter' by any definition of the phrase, and that's strictly prohibited under the CR / FM policy. Sajan ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:42:19 -0400 (EDT) From: "George Lessard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [cr-india] JOB: Radio Resident Advisor, Kigali based position To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Radio Resident Advisor, Kigali based position. Closing date for applications: September 30th 2008. http://www.internews.fr/spip.php?article15 Rwanda RDRC Radio Resident Advisor. Job Description http://www.internews.fr/IMG/pdf/RW_RDRC_RadioResidentAdvisor_JD_June08.pdf ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:03:47 -0400 (EDT) From: "George Lessard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [cr-india] Bangladesh: Training Workshop on Community Radio: How to Get Started and Keep Going To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Training Workshop on Community Radio: How to Get Started and Keep Going From: "ceo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, August 30, 2008 08:35 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Training Workshop on Community Radio: How to Get Started and Keep Going Community Radio Initiators Ready to Run the Stations Soon in Bangladesh Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) along with other like-minded organizations has been conducting advocacy with the Government for community radio in Bangladesh since its inception. As a consequence, the Ministry of Information recently formulated Community Radio Installation, Broadcasting and Operation Policy 2008. Primarily 116 organizations were identified as eligible of policy approval for community radio in a meeting of the National Regulatory Committee held in the Ministry of Information on Tuesday 15 July, 2008. On 23 July 2008 Ministry of Information sent an official letter to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) and Home Ministry to issue security permit for the selected 116 community radio stations. As a consequence, investigation by three Government intelligence wings are working in the field level to find out required integrity, quality and legal status of the CR initiators. >From the community radio related experience, BNNRC feels deep urge that there should be an all out national initiative to train up manpower for the smooth operation of the community radio stations. With this view, BNNRC has set up a Community Radio Academy. From this academy training courses, technical support and research and development support will be given to the community radio stakeholders round the year. In this backdrop, with main focus on the role of community radio in developing life and livelihood of the rural communities, Community Radio Installation, Broadcast and Operation Policy – 2008 and technical operation of Community Radio and strategy of work-plan for sustainable operation of community radio, Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) organized a daylong training workshop on Community Radio: How to Get Started and Keep Going in Bangladesh at IDB Auditorium in Dhaka on Wednesday, 27 August, 2008. A total of 136 representatives from 98 community radio initiators including non-government development and research organizations took part in the workshop. Session 1 and 2: Key Concept and Guideline of Community Radio and Community Radio Policy in Bangladesh and statutory Requirements to Operate the Community Radio Chief Executive Officer of BNNRC AHM Bazlur Rahman presented welcome address and presented key concepts of community radio operation and CR policy 2008 in the workshop. In his presentation, he said, it is high time the community radio initiators could design a business plan and work plan for a full-fledged community radio studio and station in the respective community location. So, every initiator should have a clear concept of the policy level and technical level expertise regarding setting up a community radio. In this regard, Mr Rahman presented a pictorial discussion on four types of broadcasting systems, special features, preparation works, frame-work and community involvement in a community radio station. During the question-answer session, CR initiators demanded reducing the importing tax from the community radio equipments and minimum charge for BTRC frequency allotment for community radio as it is the starting period of CR operation in Bangladesh. Session 3: Community Radio Technology Technical Expert of Community Radio Academy Mr. Sohel Awrangzeb presented a paper on technical aspect including studio set up, equipments, production and broadcasting techniques and budget for a community radio station. In his presentation, Mr Awrangzeb gave a pictorial description of pre and post readiness of the studio, transmission, indoor and outdoor broadcasting, recording, editing and program production system of a community radio station. Through question-answer session, participants came to know the technical aspects in details regarding commencement of community radio operation. Session 4: Gender Relations and Development (GRD) in Community Radio Operation At the forth working session, Consultant of BNNRC Mr. A H M Abdul Hai presented a paper on Gender Relations and Development in Community Radio Operation while Researcher of Institute of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) Ms. Shaila Simi was in the chair. A proposed gender policy in community radio mentioning women's access to the airwaves, women's representation on air, special needs of minority women, women's representation at all levels of station management, use of appropriate technology and funding and capacity building for women's radio complying with the gender policy for CRS by AMARC-WIN AP was presented at the workshop. The respondents called for greater access to leadership, management, finances and the whole cycle of CR set-up. They also recommended changes in the program contents and participation in the various stages of production. Among the recommendations of the policy include training for women; use of free and open source software, a quota of at least 30 per cent for women's leadership and representation; and special radio programs for women. The policy also suggested more practical measures such as space allotment for child-care; flexible working hours; women-friendly equipment set-up and broadcast schedules; adequate lighting and security at the station; and transportation arrangements for women who live in remote areas. Session 5: Plenary Session At the plenary session, participants expressed their valued suggestions regarding way forward to enhance their capacity and skills in program production, broadcasting, technical set-up and operation of community radio stations. In this respect, NGO leaders stressed on the regular training and capacity building workshops for the community radio human resources from Community Radio Academy. They also gave much emphasis on the active role of National Institute of Mass Communication (NIMC) in arranging training courses on community radio operation. They hailed the BNNRC initiative of opening national help desk in its secretariat for all out information and technical support to the community radio initiators and establishment of Community Radio Academy. >From this academy training courses, technical support and research and development support round the year are highly expected by the community radio stakeholders. Moreover, conducting a national baseline survey on CR, producing a national geographical map marking the CR locations, developing training curriculum, handbook and arranging annual conference have been planned under the activities of CRA. In the workshop, development organizations declared their commitment of distributing a large number of free radio sets among their stakeholders to ease the community radio listening for the poor community people. Bazlu _______________________ AHM. Bazlur Rahman-S21BR Chief Executive Officer Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication(BNNRC) & Member, Strategy Council UN-Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN GAID) House: 13/1, Road:2, Shaymoli, Dhaka-1207 Post Box: 5095, Dhaka 1205 Bangladesh Phone: 88-02-9130750, 88-02-9138501 01711881647 Fax: 88-02-9138501-105 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.bnnrc.net ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:41:22 +0530 From: "Ritu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [cr-india] Call for Papers/Articles - i4d October Issue To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Call for Papers/Articles - i4d Magazine (www.i4donline.net) The immediate issue of i4d magazine - October is woven with the theme of 'Community Radio'. We encourage wide variety of submissions on the topic areas outlined below. Please note that the articles/papers will be edited to fit the required length, which is two to three printed pages, or 1500-3000 words. Do attach a passport size photograph of the author. Also send relevant images, graphs and charts if any in .jpeg, .giff or .tiff format (300dpi). Submission Deadline is 20 September 2008 though authors are suggested to submit the documents well before the deadline. 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