Requests contacts, recommendations, experiences and ideas with developing a Communication Strategy for the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) that communicates short, simple and direct messages on the PRS to a variety of targeted audiences. In Tanzania, this exercise will also serve as a basis for strategic communication on the MDGs (which are embedded in the PRS).

Requests examples of audiovisual campaigning materials from different countries to be potentially used for an ATM campaign in Bolivia. Examples are provided from most regions and include another ATM campaign, videos, commercials and interactive events were shared as a way to raise awareness and mobilize the public around the MDGs.

Requests advice and experience with appointing a Goodwill Ambassador for the MDGs. The UN DPI points out that Ambassadors are only appointed at the global level and should be referred to using a different name, such as spokesperson for the MDGs on a national level. Responses provide experiences and suggestions on the selection, responsibilities, and remuneration of spokespeople. Country examples from Zimbabwe and Malaysia.

Requests examples from other developing countries on activities in support of MDG 8, particularly in terms of mobilizing resources. Responses reflect ways to encourage developed countries to meet their financial and trade obligations, and activities to meet developing countries' obligations to improve goverannce and policy reform.

Requests experiences with attracting sponsors to support the MDG campaign and at the same time ensuring sustainability and national ownership.

This query asks for help to find candidates with communications, media and advocacy skills in an MDG context. Knowledge of the SE Asia context is also highly valued.

This summary lists some Arabic documents and provides some links to pages where MDG material in Arabic can be found.

This query deals with the idea of familiarizing general public with the MDGs.

December 10, 2002- Participatory workshop strategies to familiarize with MDG with examples from Laos, Russia, Yemen & Ethiopia

Aug 29, 2002- Comparative experiences in launching MDG localizing campaigns, and important elements of orientation and how to link to local plans with reports from Cambodia, Nepal, Paraguay, Albania and Vietnam.

Arab Region