DFID's Approach to Information and Communication for Development

The United Kingdom government's Department for International Development (DFID) has released a 9 page PowerPoint presentation that outlines key information and communication principles that contribute to development. By bullet point, the presentation makes a series of recommendations surrounding the importance of information and communication when considering methods for how to approach policies and processes. The presentation offers several key principles as to why information and communication is needed. For instance, communications are needed for countries as a precondition for economic growth, accountable policy making, and participatory processes.

The goals outlined in the presentation include a series of pledges to: improve the delivery of government policies; pioneer and learn from innovative approaches to pro-poor ICD and; encourage dialogue amongst networks to promote partnerships and joint efforts.

The presentation also covers steps needed to move from Information Communication Technology (ICT) to Information and Communication for Development (ICD). There are other sections of the presentation that include: engagement at the international level; examples of collaborative programme interventions; practical approaches; and key issues.