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Tanzanian Coastal Communications Network

Date Published: 01/2011
Author:  Sand County Foundation - Tanzania
Geographic Focus:  Kigombe, Tanzania


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The Sand County Foundation coastal communications network, initiated in October 2010, is exploring village resilience strategies and co-management uptake, using participatory video.  Villagers are trained in the skills of using cameras, tripods and microphones, planning a storyboard,  interviewing, filming and editing. In this way they explore the issues and document their own stories.

The village of Kigombe on the northern coast has produced two films (see films below) about natural resource management and their achievements in response to the challenges faced. These brief 12-minute films can be seen on the links below. Films produced in this way will be shared with other villages and coastal stakeholders to promote dialogue and exchange of ideas.

To supplement production of coastal videos, the network will pilot a regular coastal radio show with a local station in 2011, where information can be broadcast, views exchanged, and discussions held, regarding coastal management issues.




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