Communication for Development

Addressing Malnutrition in Conflict-Affected North-East Nigeria

Yusuf Mu’azu (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

226 Seiten

2026 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-0364-6204-8 (ISBN)

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In the heart of Northeast Nigeria, where communities are battered by the ravages of insurgency and the collapse of essential systems, a silent yet deadly crisis unfolds: malnutrition. This book explores how strategic communication can serve as a lifeline in humanitarian emergencies, particularly where traditional interventions fall short.Drawing on rigorous fieldwork, compelling interviews, and real-time observations during the height of the Boko Haram conflict, this book presents a groundbreaking analysis of how Communication for Development (C4D) strategies — specifically Behaviour Change Communication (BCC), Communication for Social Change (CFSC), Social Mobilisation, and Advocacy — were applied to combat malnutrition in one of the world's most fragile contexts.Bridging theory and practice, the book serves as both a field manual and an academic contribution. It offers invaluable lessons for communication scholars, humanitarian actors, public health practitioners, and policymakers working at the intersection of conflict, crisis communication, and sustainable development. Whether you are designing programmes for refugee camps, evaluating communication strategies in fragile states, or researching development communication, this book provides rare insight into the transformative power of C4D.

Dr Yusuf Mu'azu is a distinguished communication scholar, seasoned public relations professional, and a nationally and internationally recognised expert in Communication for Development (C4D). He has over 26 years of cross-sector experience spanning media, public service, oil and gas regulation, and strategic communication. His work focuses on the role of communication in humanitarian interventions, with particular emphasis on improving public health outcomes and combating malnutrition in conflict-affected environments.Dr Mu'azu currently serves as the Deputy Director and Regional Head of Corporate Services and Administration at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Southwest Regional Office in Lagos. He holds a PhD in Mass Communication from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, where his doctoral research critically examined the implementation of C4D strategies during nutrition interventions amidst the Boko Haram insurgency in Northeast Nigeria. His work is grounded in firsthand field experiences and is noted for its practical relevance and academic depth.A prolific academic, he has authored peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers on themes such as artificial intelligence in governance, humanitarian communication, strategic public relations, and public health messaging.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.2.2026
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Kommunikationswissenschaft
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
ISBN-10	1-0364-6204-8 / 1036462048
ISBN-13	978-1-0364-6204-8 / 9781036462048
Zustand	Neuware