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New Talking Book prototype to be field tested in Zambia
The new Talking Book prototype will work with rechargeable batteries and feature an Arm-based microprocessor. Amplio’s senior software design engineer Bill Evans discusses the design improvements and challenges.
Creating effective audio content with Farm Radio’s VOICE standards
Well-crafted audio content can increase the likelihood of knowledge retention and behavior adoption. So how do you develop effective content to ensure great results?
Simple technologies for COVID-19 response in remote communities
The World Bank highlighted the Talking Book as one of the simple and effective technologies for social inclusion and communication around COVID-19.
Profiles in Quarantine: Lisa Zook, Quality Assurance Manager
Amplio staff have been working from home since early March. We’re bringing you these profiles to share a little bit of our lives during this time.
COVID-19 Project Progress: Key Takeaways from Ghana Partners
During Amplio’s April webinar on our COVID-19 response in north Ghana, our local partners weighed in. Here are some of their project updates and insights on local health issues and how to adapt in trying times.
Q&A: Reaching Media-Dark Communities for COVID-19 Response (Webinar)
Amplio’s April 23 webinar on COVID-19 response in media-dark, rural remote communities generated questions from around the world. Here are our answers!
Talking Book COVID-19 response in Ghana
Talking Books will be used by community health workers in north Ghana to deliver information on COVID-19 prevention. Amplio is partnering with LBG, Ghana Health Services, and UNICEF to implement the project.
Promoting healthy behaviors for hygiene and sanitation
How UNICEF Ghana's Talking Book program impacted hygiene and sanitation knowledge in rural communitiesAmplio and and its affiliate Literacy Bridge Ghana (LBG) partnered with UNICEF Ghana to promote key family practices for child health and development, including...
7 Considerations for COVID-19 Response in Rural Communities
Amplio’s Ryan Forbes Morris is an expert in community radio and capacity building for SBCC programs. He shares strategies for getting COVID-19 prevention information to remote, off-grid communities.
8 Tips for Women’s Digital Development Success
Expert advice on how to empower women through technology Revi Sterling, director of USAID’s WomenConnect Challenge, says the gender digital divide is growing. Yet women are the key to successful digital development. (Check out our interviews with Revi about data,...
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