Media development action with informed and engaged societies
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Nigeria: Social Media and Development - Uses and Impact?

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We all know about the growth of digital in Nigeria. And within that growth there are trends of course - I was intrigued by this article related to business - Nigeria: 2016’s Biggest Social Media Trends for Business. But how effective have we all been at harnessing those digital trends relative to Development goals, no matter what those goals may be, from peace and security through the full spectrum of democracy and governance, education, gender rights, community advancement, health and much more to something as specific as polio eradication? Three questions for your response and sharing in support of all engaged in Development action in Nigeria (a) please provide a brief insight into some good examples, in your opinion, where digital media processes have been applied to a Development priority (b) how do you assess the impact of digital growth in Nigeria on key Development goals and (c) where are the present opportunities to harness digital in an improved mannner for Development progress? Thanks