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The new survey technique shows how to target messages intended to change behaviour The TORA identifies the psychological and social barriers about a proposed change of behaviour. In this research, the TORA was tested on environmental and energy concerns. It resulted in a considerable uptake of improved stoves for cooking, and revealed the need for management of wild wood collection. The TORA technique is precise but not particularly rapid The research concludes that the TORA should be promoted for focused extension work It recommends that a TORA manual be developed! |
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Gamos is a small but influential company working with the social factors surrounding development interventions, organisational development, technology use and transfer.
The following are links to some of their projects:
The Remittances and mobile phones project is researching ways mobile phones can be used to send migrant remittances.
The Community Television for development project explores the opportunities presented by digital convergence for locally produced and broadcast television and radio for development.
The Telecoms in Africa site, telafrica.org, presents the findings of two projects researching the use of telecommunications amongst the rural poor in Africa and Asia.
The Sustainable ICTs project researched the sustainablility factors involved in integrating ICTs into ongoing development activities.
The Community Telecentres for Urban Youth project explored a local content based model of community telecentres.
The e-Commerce and Handicrafts project looked at how craft producers could take advantage of the internet and e-commerce opportunities to sell their goods.
The Sustainalbe Livelihoods and energy project aimed at assisting general extension workers to be aware of energy in thier grassroots work.
The Exit Strategies for Resettlement of Drought Prone Populations project assessed the various approaches to the handover of water pumps in resettlement areas from an external organisation to the local community.
The Art for Social Change site describes the work of Bill Crooks
Be sure to visit the personal site of Simon Batchelor.
Site created by Simon Hearn, Gamos Ltd.