Welcome to the Announcements section of the Centre for Development Communication (CDC), where we share key institutional updates, partnerships, and milestones that reflect our commitment to advancing communication for sustainable development.
Welcome to the Announcements section of the Centre for Development Communication (CDC), where we share key institutional updates, partnerships, and milestones that reflect our commitment to advancing communication for sustainable development.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CDC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (2026 COHORT)
Advancing People-Centered and Participatory Development Communication Practice
The Centre for Development Communication (CDC) invites applications for its prestigious Fellowship Program (2026 Cohort) designed for experienced communication professionals committed to advancing people-centered, participatory, and indigenous communication systems for sustainable development.
This fellowship is not a general training opportunity—it is a selective intellectual and practice-based engagement for professionals who are actively shaping, studying, or applying communication as a tool for empowerment, social transformation, and community-driven development.
FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW
The CDC Fellowship brings together a highly selective cohort of 10 exceptional professionals to deepen expertise in development communication theory, practice, and research, with strong emphasis on participatory methodologies and indigenous communication systems.
Fellows will engage in advanced learning, field-based inquiry, and collaborative knowledge production within a community of practice committed to rethinking communication for development.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Minimum of a Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in communication or related fields
At least 7 years of professional experience in communication practice (development communication experience is highly preferred)
Evidence of scholarly contribution, including at least one peer-reviewed publication in a relevant field
Demonstrated interest or experience in development communication, governance, health, climate, or community development
IDEAL CANDIDATES
This fellowship is designed for:
Development communication practitioners
Researchers and academics in communication and related disciplines
NGO and development sector professionals
Policy and governance communication actors
Climate, health, and community development communicators
Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to participatory, indigenous, and community-driven communication approaches.
WHAT FELLOWS WILL GAIN
Selected fellows will benefit from:
Advanced training in strategic development communication and participatory methodologies
Mentorship from leading practitioners and scholars in the field
Opportunities for collaborative research, publication, and knowledge production
Practical engagement in designing community-driven communication interventions
Immersion in indigenous and grassroots communication systems
Membership in a growing CDC Fellows Network of Practice
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates should submit the following:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words)
Copy of at least one peer-reviewed publication
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will undergo a rigorous competitive review process based on academic quality, professional experience, demonstrated impact, and alignment with CDC’s people-centered communication philosophy.
Only 10 candidates will be selected for the 2026 cohort.
DEADLINE: June 30, 2026
SUBMISSION
All applications should be sent to:
centre4devcom@gmail.com
ABOUT CDC
The Centre for Development Communication (CDC) is committed to advancing communication as a tool for empowerment, participation, and sustainable development, with strong emphasis on indigenous knowledge systems, community agency, and democratic communication practice.
Earth Rights Institute (USA) Hosts Dr. Audu Liberty Oseni For International Webinar On Climate Justice
The Centre for Development Communication is pleased to share that Dr. Audu Liberty Oseni was invited by the Earth Rights Institute (USA) to deliver a 90-minute international webinar on one of the most urgent development challenges of our time:
The webinar, which held on Saturday, November 29, brought together global participants for an engaging and critical conversation on the persistent exclusion of rural African farmers from climate change dialogues. Although these farmers are among the world’s most vulnerable to climate impacts, climate governance structures continue to be dominated by policymakers, donors, and global actors—often leaving behind the very communities most affected.
During the session, Dr. Oseni examined:
Why rural farmers remain marginal in climate discourse
How top-down communication models reinforce exclusion
The need for inclusive, participatory, people-centered climate governance
Practical pathways for elevating rural voices in African climate policy spaces
The event attracted practitioners, researchers, and advocates committed to strengthening climate justice and promoting indigenous and community-driven approaches to climate adaptation.
The Centre for Development Communication appreciates the Earth Rights Institute for recognizing Dr. Oseni’s work and for providing a global platform to advance conversations around climate equity and rural inclusion.
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