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This article reports on the results of a survey conducted on the role of change agents in the communication development process. Change agents working with twenty non-profit development agencies were asked to evaluate the amount of time they spent communicating development information, the communication skills and methods used, and the roles they play as change agents in the development process.
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She has recently completed a Master of Agriculture degree in technical communication in international agricultural development.
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McDowell, E., Baney, L. A survey of communication skills needed and communication methods used in the dissemination of development information. J Technol Transfer 8, 59–67 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02184031
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