Participatory content creation: voice, communication, and development
Tacchi, Jo Watkins, Jerry Keerthirathne, Kosala
Tacchi, Jo
Watkins, Jerry
Keerthirathne, Kosala
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2009-06-01
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12
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This article uses the example of a mobile mixed-media platform - a converted three-wheeled auto-rickshaw - in Sri Lanka in order to explore whether and how content-creation activities can enable marginalised communities to have a voice. It draws upon research into participatory content-creation activities conducted in 15 locations across India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The main findings are: the need to pay attention to context when thinking about what might be locally appropriate, relevant, and beneficial in terms of participatory content creation; the benefits that can be gained from creatively reaching out to and engaging marginalised groups and encouraging a diversity of voices; the usefulness of locally produced content for generating local debate around local issues; and the benefits of encouraging participation at all stages of content creation, so that content is locally meaningful and might lead to positive social change.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
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Development in Practice
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Citizens' Media and Communication
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19
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4 & 5
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0961-4524
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1364-9213