The Journal of Development Communication (JDC) is an international publication dealing with an array of development-related topics. The main objective of JDC is to examine the role of communication in promoting national and regional development and to offer insights into practical tools, innovative practices, and emerging trends in the field of development communication. JDC is concerned with understanding people, their beliefs and values, and the social and cultural norms that shape their lives. JDC provides a forum to discuss ideas and issues on the processes, strategies, and principles of communication that empower individuals and communities to take actions to improve their lives. The Journal is published for professionals, practitioners, and students concerned with development issues in the world today. Original research, viewpoints, project reports, and book reviews on any current issue directly or indirectly related to development communication are published in this Journal. Published twice yearly, in June and December, by the Asian Institute for Development Communication (AIDCOM), JDC is a non-profit peer-review journal since 1990 and currently, UNISEL Press is our co-publisher. The journal is currently published using the OJS platform and open access for all readers. 

Current Issue

Vol 35 No 1 (2024)

Published: 2024-06-30

Articles

• The Role of Felt Ambivalence on COVID-19 Vaccination and Information Seeking: Threading the Needle in Risk Communication

  Jie Xu

  1-11

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• Perspectives on New Media as an Emergent Threat to Democratic Institutions in India

  Pratima Mutyala

  12-20

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• Evaluating the Gender-Inclusive Uptake of New Media Platforms by Nano and Micro Enterprises in Kano State Nigeria

  Roxie Ojoma Ola-Akuma, Desmond Onyemechi Okocha

  21-35

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• Gendered News Coverage and Female Parliamentary Candidates in Ghana: A Critical Analysis of Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times Newspapers

  Lawrence Naaikuur, Samuel Adadi Akapule, Thomas Azagasiba Agana

  36-54

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• Communication, Culture, and the Sexual Behaviours of FSWs and MSM: Incongruence in HIV/AIDS Interventions in Kenya

  Augustus Onchari Nyakundi, Geoffrey Mokua Maroko, Gladys Nyamoita Mokua

  55-67

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• Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Listeners towards Community Radio’s Development Programs in New Corella, Davao del Norte, Philippines

  Ivy C. Parido, Ivan Nulada Gallegos

  68-78

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