Research 1994-1997

Research funded by the UK DFID Forestry Research Programme was undertaken to develop a technique of producing sequences of illustrations to convey simple agroforestry practices to illiterate women farmers. Field work was based in The Gambia, West Africa to develop the techniques and produce a manual for local women farmers (Project Manual)

The research draws on local expertise and on the wider information available on illustration for development. However, the need for a cheap form of reproduction and the inability to rely on a text for explanation presents additional problems and possible solutions to these problems need to be carefully tested.

Agroforestry was chosen as a starting point for this work. However, many other subjects can be developed as manuals using this technique as is clear from the range of manuals currently being developed by organisations in Africa (African Manuals).

Some of the main findings of the initial research are presented on the following page. Findings...

Introduction

Context

Research 1994-1997

Research Findings

Pilot Study 1999-2001