This article examines the importance of rural communication services in Asia in strengthening knowledge exchange, agricultural innovation, and inclusive rural development. Through empirical research and case studies, it explores how rural communities interact with different communication actors, media, and technologies, highlighting challenges related to information access, institutional coordination, and community participation. It also emphasizes the need for inclusive, evidence-based communication systems to support climate resilience, family farming, and sustainable rural development.

Author

Rico Lie Wageningen University and Research, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mario Acunzo and Paoloregel Samonte Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy

Year Published

2026

Country / Region of focus

Asia

Complexity

Previous, but no specialized, knowledge is required for its comprehension

Keyword

Network Type

Community-Based Network

License Type

​CC BY 4.0 ​

Item Type

​Document/Report​

Language

English

Specific Subject - Social

​Community engagement and mobilization

Specific Subject - Technical

Telecommunication

Specific Subject - Economic

N/A

Specific Subject - Regulatory

N/A

Gender Perspective

Yes

Accesible to people with visual or hearing impairments

No

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