Online community broadcasting library (OCBL) for Access to information and knowledge in Bangladesh
Details of the organization
Name *
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication(BNNRC)
Country *
Bangladesh
Website (URL)
http://www.bnnrc.net/
Type *
Civil society entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Online community broadcasting library (OCBL) for Access to information and knowledge in Bangladesh
Title acronym
OCBL
Description *
BNNRC has set up online community broadcasting library (OCBL) in all 16 community radio stations in Bangladesh. Around 1000 rural broadcasters are directly benefitted from the online library. Under the initiative, BNNRC has provided book self, a set of books/CDs and ICT equipment/technical cooperation to each of the station. It is found that the online library has become a center of excellence for community radio practitioners, civil society actors, human rights defenders, government officials and local media practitioners which provides them appropriate knowledge, tools and support to respond to freedom of expression, Right to Information, safety and protection of community journalists.
Project website
http://www.bnnrc.net/programs/impact/online-community-broadcasting-library
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
Bangladesh
Status *
Completed
from 01/01/2016
to
31/12/2016
Partners
16 community radio stations are the direct partners of the initiative. Around 1000 rural broadcasters are directly benefitted from the online library. A strong partnership within the parties has made possible all the activities effective.
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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Media
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Project type *
Project