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Radio scriptwriting competition explores climate change

The Developing Countries Farm Radio Network (DCFRN) and the Technical
Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) have launched the
African Farmers' Strategies for Coping with Climate Change, a
scriptwriting competition for radio broadcasters. Deadline: March 15.
The competition is open to all African radio organizations, including
broadcasters, production organizations, NGOs with radio projects, and
farmers' associations with radio shows. Submitted scripts may cover
themes such as water and soil management, cropping strategies for
drought-resistant plants, livestock management practices, fisheries
and agroforestry, among others. Scripts must be between 500 and 2,000
words and must include background notes and production notes, in
addition to references to information sources used to prepare the
reports. Input from local people, especially farmers, must also be
included.

Winners will be announced in May 2008. The top 15 winners will
receive high-quality digital audio recorders. Winning scripts will
also be published and distributed by CTA and DCFRN.

For more information, visit http://scriptcompetition.net/.

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