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Suggested interview questions: Why and how youth can get involved in agriculture

October 26, 2026

Are youth in this area involved in agriculture? What proportion of youth are involved in agriculture? Is it common, or uncommon? What supports or programs exist to help youth get involved in agriculture or agribusiness? If youth in this area are commonly involved in agriculture: What aspects of crop and livestock production, or other food-related…

Suggested interview questions: Succession planning and shared decision-making in family farming

October 26, 2026

1. Is succession planning a common practice for farmers in this region? How do farms typically pass from one farmer to another when a farmer dies or gets older? 2. How does a family typically decide who will take over the family farm? Are there cultural, religious, or other customs that influence or dictate who…

Côte d’Ivoire: Women voice their views on reproductive health

May 4, 2026

SFX: CALL SIGNAL : HOST :                                               Today, we’re discussing the sexual and reproductive health of young girls in Côte d’Ivoire. Ruth Koffi will tell us how her family supported her when she started her period. This support profoundly affected her life and choices, and could inspire other young girls to develop a better understanding…

Expanding access to information for people with disabilities

April 7, 2026

Dear broadcasting partners, Access to information for people with disabilities is essential to building inclusive, equitable societies and stronger communities. Yet, many individuals still face significant barriers in accessing clear, relevant, and timely information due to physical, sensory, cognitive, or communication challenges. In many cases, information is not designed with accessibility in mind, leaving important…

Denial of access to contraception in Mali

March 19, 2026

HOST: Hello and welcome to our program on the denial of resources or opportunities through the lens of sexual and reproductive health—a phenomenon rooted in traditional practices. To discuss this, we are joined by three guests. Marama Sangaré, 33, mother of two daughters, has been a victim of this practice and continues to face its…

Right to contraception in Mali

March 13, 2026

HOST:                                               Hello dear listeners, and welcome to our program. For several years, the government of Mali has been making efforts to provide access to information, adequate services, and the necessary products for contraception. Despite this work, which has been praised by health and human rights actors, the contraceptive prevalence rate remains unsatisfactory according to…

Community perception: The right to choose one’s spouse

March 4, 2026

RISE OF THE MUSICAL INTRO, THEN FADE INTO THE NEXT SEGMENT   HOST:                                                Hello listeners, welcome to our program. Today, with our guests, we will talk about the community’s perception of the right to choose one’s spouse. They will discuss the causes and consequences of choosing a partner. We will also talk about the actions…

Understanding contraceptives and dispelling myths

February 9, 2026

Dear broadcasting partners, Misconceptions about contraceptives remain a major barrier to informed decision-making around sexual and reproductive health. Across many communities, myths, misinformation, and fear can prevent people—especially women and young people—from accessing and confidently using family planning methods that are safe, effective, and life-changing. Improving understanding of contraceptives helps individuals and couples make choices…

Public debt and its impact in Africa

November 28, 2025

Please note that this script is not a word-for-word record of the interviewees’ words. To ensure that we cover the key information about the topic, and that all readers will understand the messages, we have modified the text slightly, and are therefore using pseudonyms rather than the interviewees’ real names especially for our case study….

Radio spots on public debt

July 24, 2025

Spot #1: What is public debt?  NARRATOR:  You might have heard that (name of your country) has a lot of public debt. You may have heard that many African countries have a lot of debt. But what is public debt? And who is it owed to? Public debt is money owed by governments to other…