Global programs / Global project 936-3032 · 1980–1993 · Westinghouse Co. Institute for Resource Development, Inc.
The fotonovela and the comic book have long been popular forms of entertainment in many parts of the world. But they have also had more substantive purposes. During the last 25 years, comic books have been used in the United States to reach children and adolescents regarding important social problems. In addition, within the last few years population planners have discovered the melodramatic fotonovela as an ideal format to address the highly emotional problems of unwanted pregnancies and changing sexual attitudes and social roles. This study, comparing fotonovelas and comic books as tools in delivering family planning and other development messages, revealed the following strengths and weaknesses of each: (1) Fotonovelas appear to be more effective in reaching literate and semi-literate audiences. (2) The fotonovela has a visual, highly emotional quality which appeals more to larger audiences than does the comic book. (3) The comic book is better suited to delivering messages involving external action. (4) The comic book is highly culture-sensitive and can present the same information in a variety of ways. (5) The comic book remains an ideal medium for communicating social message
Source: DEC abstract, PN-AAH-413 (1980). The source's own text.
Operated in: Senegal, Latin America, Africa, Africa South of Sahara, Colombia, Guatemala, Philippines, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, Asia, Niger.
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| Name | Role | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse Co. Institute for Resource Development, Inc. | implementer | 1989 | Stated in a document | 5 sources |
| Institute for Resource Development/Macro Systems, Inc. | implementer | 1991 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
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| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPE-3023-Z-8074 (other, fiscal year not recorded) | 1991 | Stated in a document | 3 sources |
| implementer |
| 1984 to 1986 |
| Stated in a document |
| 2 sources |
| Family Welfare Association of Colombia | implementer | 1991 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Macro International. Institute for Resource Development | implementer | 1993 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Johns Hopkins University. Center for Communication Programs | implementer | 1990 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Center for Population Options | implementer | 1990 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| University of Southern California. Annenberg School for Communication | implementer | 1990 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Name | Role | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal. Ministry of Economics and Finance. Bur. of Statistics | lead ministry | 1989 | Likely, not confirmed | 5 sources |
| Niger. Ministry of Finances and Planning. Directorate General of Planning. Directorate of Statistics and National Accounts | lead ministry | 1993 | Likely, not confirmed | 1 source |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 1989 | Stated in a document | 5 sources |
| Latin America | 1980 to 1991 | Stated in a document | 4 sources |
| Africa | 1984 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Africa South of Sahara | 1991 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Colombia | 1991 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Guatemala | 1980 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Philippines | 1990 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Ecuador | 1980 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| DPE-3004-A-2018 (cooperative agreement, fiscal year not recorded) | 1984 to 1986 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| AID/CM-TA-C-147-594 (contract, fiscal year not recorded) | 1980 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| DPE-3023-C-4083 (contract, fiscal year not recorded) | 1993 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| DPE-3032-Z-7061 (other, fiscal year not recorded) | 1990 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAID. Bur. for Science and Technology. Ofc. of Population | 1984 to 1991 | Stated in a document | 11 sources |
Sector profile (computed): Monitoring, evaluation and performance measurement 39%; Health systems, policy and finance (general health) 13%; Basic education (early childhood, primary, secondary, literacy, teachers) 12%
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Program key prj:9363032
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| 1 source |