Online Research
Online ResearchThe following surveys were conducted or supported by The Communication Initiative (The CI) in order to gather data related to The CI itself, the fields of communication and media for development, or topical projects of The CI Partners. Wherever possible, we have provided links to the results of these surveys. In many cases, the surveys themselves are no longer available. In some cases, the results have been archived and are no longer available on the web. If you have specific questions about any of the below surveys, please contact info@comminit.com for more information.
Survey on the World Congress on Communication for Development (WCCD)March 2007Click here to download the summary report from this survey in PDF format.Click here to download the appendix of full comments from this survey in PDF format.A survey was conducted by The Communication Initiative (The CI) between December 2006 and January 2007 to gauge responses to the October 2006 World Congress on Communication for Development (WCCD) in Rome, Italy. The survey was designed to allow participants of the event as well as others who did not participate but share an interest in communication for development an opportunity to comment and reflect on the WCCD. It was an initiative of The CI and does not necessarily represent the views or perspectives of other organisations involved in the planning, preparation and implementation of the WCCD though it does appear to reflect the views of a significant number of those who participated.
A Survey of The Communication Initiative NetworkMarch 2006This survey is now closed. Please click here to download the summary report from this survey in PDF format. A set of initial insights from this survey was published within The Drum Beat #354.This survey was to enable The Communication Initiative (The CI) to gather information about how you, members of the network, are using The CI websites, electronic magazines, and interactive virtual processes. Your participation continues to help us respond to your interests and needs and to engage and involve your analysis and perspectives for improved development action.
Routine Immunisation Communication SurveyMarch 2005This survey is now closed. The results of this survey were published within The Drum Beat #299.The Communication Initiative was asked by one of its partner organisations, The Change Project, to conduct an assessment of the experiences gained over the past two decades regarding challenges that must be addressed in order to improve routine immunisation coverage rates. It was hoped that the results from the survey would feed into a final report which would provide valuable, hands-on lessons learned for those working on routine immunisation – and would help them take effective actions to improve coverage rates.
Ohio University SurveyJanuary 2004This survey is now closed. A sample of the results of this survey was published within The Drum Beat #246.Are you a communication or development professional who wants to learn new skills and develop your knowledge of the field? The Communication Initiative supported the Communication and Development Studies programme, an established post-graduate programme at Ohio University (USA), by hosting a survey to explore the demand from working professionals for on-line courses and training. The results from this survey will be used to design two or three online courses or modules on communication campaign planning and design, to be offered experimentally in summer 2004.
Polio CommunicationSeptember 2003This survey is now closed.The Communication Initiative was asked by two of its partner organisations, USAID, and The Change Project, to support the collection of a range of views and perspectives on [a] the present added value of communication strategy and action to overall polio efforts and [b] the main contributions of polio communication to a number of areas in which communication efforts can improve for more effective polio action. The results from the survey will feed into a USAID assessment of the role and contribution of communication strategies and activities to global and country efforts to eradicate polio.
Funding Media and Development Initiatives - Your Perspective2003This survey is now closed.The Communication Initiative supported World Learning with this brief survey, the information from which will be used to inform funding agencies about priority needs and appropriate programmatic responses in the area of media sector development and linking media to civil society.
The Communication Initiative EvaluationSeptember 2002This survey is now closed. For a summary of the results of this survey, please see The Drum Beat 212.These evaluation questions were designed to assess the effectiveness and impact of The Communication Initiative. Your perspective and feedback is vital for the continued development and growth of The Communication Initiative. The questions within this survey were published within The Drum Beat 165.
Responding to HIV/AIDS through International Partnership & TwinningJune - September 2002This survey is now closed. To view the report and a PDF copy of the survey questions, please click here.This survey was part of a project of The Communication Initiative, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and the Interagency Coalition on AIDS & Development (ICAD) called - "twinning against AIDS". It sought input from around the world on how best to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance the exchange of information, skills and experience on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and support.
Panos Institute's HIV Communication QuestionnaireJuly 2002This survey is now closed. A sampling of results from this survey was published within The Drum Beat #156.With the support of The Communication Initiative, Panos conducted an online questionnaire in order to gauge needs and priorities in relation to HIV/AIDS communication programming around the globe.
The Communication Initiative's General SurveyIn support of the work of people and organisations using communication for development The Communication Initiative tried to collectively paint an overall picture of: the factors that shape people's work [experiences, people, books and other materials]; the challenges in that work [strategic; day-to-day]; the principles that guide people's work [change theories, planning models, evaluation results, partnerships]; and, some of your personal reflections and observations related to communication for change and development.
Competencies Survey (PART II)September 2001This survey is now closed. A report from a subsequent meeting that resulted in the mapping of competencies is available online; please click here to access it.The CHANGE Project, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), with support from The Communication Initiative, sought to define a set of core competencies for practitioners of Communication for Development/Social Change. This information will be used to define training/education needs and guide other decision making.
Competencies Survey (PART I)2000This survey is now closed.The Rockefeller Foundation, the Pan American Health Organization, and the USAID-funded CHANGE Project, with support from The Communication Initiative, sought to begin the process of defining competencies for practitioners of communication for development/social change.
GAVI Advocacy Task Force SurveyThis survey is now closed.This online survey, supported by The Communication Initiative, was part of the review of the Global Alliance on Vaccines and Immunisation [GAVI] Advocacy Task Force [ATF]. It is an independent review commissioned by GAVI.
Survey on the World Congress on Communication for Development (WCCD)March 2007Click here to download the summary report from this survey in PDF format.Click here to download the appendix of full comments from this survey in PDF format.A survey was conducted by The Communication Initiative (The CI) between December 2006 and January 2007 to gauge responses to the October 2006 World Congress on Communication for Development (WCCD) in Rome, Italy. The survey was designed to allow participants of the event as well as others who did not participate but share an interest in communication for development an opportunity to comment and reflect on the WCCD. It was an initiative of The CI and does not necessarily represent the views or perspectives of other organisations involved in the planning, preparation and implementation of the WCCD though it does appear to reflect the views of a significant number of those who participated.
A Survey of The Communication Initiative NetworkMarch 2006This survey is now closed. Please click here to download the summary report from this survey in PDF format. A set of initial insights from this survey was published within The Drum Beat #354.This survey was to enable The Communication Initiative (The CI) to gather information about how you, members of the network, are using The CI websites, electronic magazines, and interactive virtual processes. Your participation continues to help us respond to your interests and needs and to engage and involve your analysis and perspectives for improved development action.
Routine Immunisation Communication SurveyMarch 2005This survey is now closed. The results of this survey were published within The Drum Beat #299.The Communication Initiative was asked by one of its partner organisations, The Change Project, to conduct an assessment of the experiences gained over the past two decades regarding challenges that must be addressed in order to improve routine immunisation coverage rates. It was hoped that the results from the survey would feed into a final report which would provide valuable, hands-on lessons learned for those working on routine immunisation – and would help them take effective actions to improve coverage rates.
Ohio University SurveyJanuary 2004This survey is now closed. A sample of the results of this survey was published within The Drum Beat #246.Are you a communication or development professional who wants to learn new skills and develop your knowledge of the field? The Communication Initiative supported the Communication and Development Studies programme, an established post-graduate programme at Ohio University (USA), by hosting a survey to explore the demand from working professionals for on-line courses and training. The results from this survey will be used to design two or three online courses or modules on communication campaign planning and design, to be offered experimentally in summer 2004.
Polio CommunicationSeptember 2003This survey is now closed.The Communication Initiative was asked by two of its partner organisations, USAID, and The Change Project, to support the collection of a range of views and perspectives on [a] the present added value of communication strategy and action to overall polio efforts and [b] the main contributions of polio communication to a number of areas in which communication efforts can improve for more effective polio action. The results from the survey will feed into a USAID assessment of the role and contribution of communication strategies and activities to global and country efforts to eradicate polio.
Funding Media and Development Initiatives - Your Perspective2003This survey is now closed.The Communication Initiative supported World Learning with this brief survey, the information from which will be used to inform funding agencies about priority needs and appropriate programmatic responses in the area of media sector development and linking media to civil society.
The Communication Initiative EvaluationSeptember 2002This survey is now closed. For a summary of the results of this survey, please see The Drum Beat 212.These evaluation questions were designed to assess the effectiveness and impact of The Communication Initiative. Your perspective and feedback is vital for the continued development and growth of The Communication Initiative. The questions within this survey were published within The Drum Beat 165.
Responding to HIV/AIDS through International Partnership & TwinningJune - September 2002This survey is now closed. To view the report and a PDF copy of the survey questions, please click here.This survey was part of a project of The Communication Initiative, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and the Interagency Coalition on AIDS & Development (ICAD) called - "twinning against AIDS". It sought input from around the world on how best to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance the exchange of information, skills and experience on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and support.
Panos Institute's HIV Communication QuestionnaireJuly 2002This survey is now closed. A sampling of results from this survey was published within The Drum Beat #156.With the support of The Communication Initiative, Panos conducted an online questionnaire in order to gauge needs and priorities in relation to HIV/AIDS communication programming around the globe.
The Communication Initiative's General SurveyIn support of the work of people and organisations using communication for development The Communication Initiative tried to collectively paint an overall picture of: the factors that shape people's work [experiences, people, books and other materials]; the challenges in that work [strategic; day-to-day]; the principles that guide people's work [change theories, planning models, evaluation results, partnerships]; and, some of your personal reflections and observations related to communication for change and development.
Competencies Survey (PART II)September 2001This survey is now closed. A report from a subsequent meeting that resulted in the mapping of competencies is available online; please click here to access it.The CHANGE Project, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), with support from The Communication Initiative, sought to define a set of core competencies for practitioners of Communication for Development/Social Change. This information will be used to define training/education needs and guide other decision making.
Competencies Survey (PART I)2000This survey is now closed.The Rockefeller Foundation, the Pan American Health Organization, and the USAID-funded CHANGE Project, with support from The Communication Initiative, sought to begin the process of defining competencies for practitioners of communication for development/social change.
GAVI Advocacy Task Force SurveyThis survey is now closed.This online survey, supported by The Communication Initiative, was part of the review of the Global Alliance on Vaccines and Immunisation [GAVI] Advocacy Task Force [ATF]. It is an independent review commissioned by GAVI.