Reconceptualising Communication for Development: A Critical Appraisal of the Field

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past two decades, Communication for Development (C4D) has undergone both an evolution and a revolution in its approaches and methods. This has led to the growth of a distinctive and, at the same time, diverse field of work. First, this field has established itself both as a notable academic discipline and as a conceptual framework for rethinking participation and inclusion in development. Second, on-the-ground application has extended and expanded into multiple sub-realms, which have seen the institutionalisation of different areas of practice.

This Special Issue aims to critically review the reconceptualisation of C4D that has progressively occurred, from which an interesting and, at times, contested landscape has now emerged. This will be achieved through the presentation of a range of scholarly and practical perspectives, which provide a comprehensive account of what is favoured in the field today. We welcome contributions that present theoretical reviews, case study analyses, field-based research, new frameworks, analytical techniques, and methodological approaches in areas that include, but are not exclusive to, communication for social change, behaviour change communication, rural communication, communication for peace, participatory communication, indigenous voices, climate change communication, communication in protracted emergencies, and media development.

Dr. Valentina Baú
Guest Editor

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• communication for development
• development communication
• communication for social change
• participatory communication
• sustainable development
• community development