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Interview

Improved shea butter changes the life of women in the Fana region of Mali

April 23, 2012

Characters: Mariam Dao, Radio Fanaka’s host Mariam Koné, reporter/journalist at L’Annonceur journal Mrs. Awa Traoré, farmer and vice-president of the women’s association of Wolodo village Mrs. Mah Diarra, farmer and president of the women’s association of Ballan Mrs. Sitan Fomba, farmer and deputy president of the women’s association of Dien Host: The following radio program is based on…

Drama

Fighting corruption with community management of water systems

November 1, 2010

Characters Chief Daddy Mommy, (also president of the female rice farmers’ group) Awalé Fifonsi Group of female rice farmers Presenter: Pacôme Tomètissi Sounds of oxen mooing, water flowing, birds shrieking, car horns, sound of footsteps on the soil, and clapping. A local song on water, sanitation or corruption Signature tune for 30 seconds Pacôme Tomètissi:…

Interview

No water no life: Corruption in a Zambian prison

November 1, 2010

Presenter: Good day to all listeners. Today we look at corruption in the water sector. In particular, we look at the effects of not having access to water due to corruption in one of the prisons in the Copperbelt of Zambia. Corruption involves the misuse or abuse of power for private gain. It can happen…

Drama

Water is life. Share it.

November 1, 2010

Characters German: Wise and good-hearted man in the village Village headman: Wise but sometimes weak Eda: Old woman, widow; looking after orphans left by her son who died from hunger Bimphi: A drunkard, always drunk. Hardworking, but spends much of his money on beer James:  Nephew of the village headman, hard-hearted and selfish Jacob: Good…

Two-host presentation

Can corruption attack the water sector?

November 1, 2010

Jean Paul: Hello, dear Radio Salus listeners. As usual, it is time to discuss a variety of topics related to everyday life here in our country. As you know, Rwanda fights against any type of corruption. However, corruption persists in the country. It is for this reason that today, in our program, we are going…

Interview

Commercial farm activities can hurt local livelihoods: The case of Western Farms

November 1, 2010

Host:  Hello everyone. Today you will hear part 1 of our programme on events at Odaba Swamp where an American company called Western Farms has started rice and fish farming. Stay tuned. I am your host and presenter, Rhoda Adala. Short musical break Host: We travelled to Western Farms and introduced ourselves to a superintendent…

Drama

Zamana, or ‘The confession’

November 1, 2010

Characters Presenter Madou: farmer Mouta: expert in civil engineering Bassi: opinion leader Satou: farmer Abou: president of the farmers’ group Belou: general secretary of the farmers’ group Fama: chief of the delegation Bira: villager Laré: entrepreneur Monda: town crier Presenter: Zamana is an imaginary village located in the Sahel, in the country of Manibu. The…

Interview

Water, a basic human need, but a privilege to the voiceless

November 1, 2010

Characters Jacob: Advocacy trainer Cheburet: Scheme attendant Community members 1 & 2 Clement: Sub-county official Host: Listener, our program today is about water. The main focus is on water integrity. Water integrity is all about responsibility and accountability in managing and using water. When everyone acts ethically, this provides a preventive barrier to corruption. The…

Backgrounder

Issue Pack: Water Integrity

November 1, 2010

1. Introduction – a true story about corruption in the water sector The squatter area of Kibera in Nairobi is not served by the city water utility. Small private providers buy water from the utility and sell it to Kibera’s half million residents, who queue in front of the water providers kiosks. The price is…

Backgrounder

Story Ideas to Help Rural Communities Cope with Labour Shortages and Other Impacts of HIV and AIDS

January 1, 2005

Pit farming as a farmer response to labour shortages Households affected by HIV and AIDS need strategies to deal with labour shortages. Pit farming is a way for farmers to pool their labour. Although initially labour intensive with a lot of planning and digging involved, this practice will save labour in subsequent seasons. Farmers dig…