Online community broadcasting library (OCBL) for Access to information and knowledge in Bangladesh

OCBL

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.

http://www.bnnrc.net/programs/impact/online-community-broadcasting-library

National implementation: Bangladesh

Completed from 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2016

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.

* Media

• 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

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