Palgrave Handbook of International Communication and Sustainable Development

The Palgrave Handbook of International Communication and SustainableDevelopment is a major resource for stakeholders interested in understandingthe role of communication in achieving the UN'S Sustainable Development Goals.Bringing together theoretical and applied contributions from scholars in Europe,Africa, the Middle East, Asia and North America, the handbook argues thatcommunication is a key factor in achieving the global goals and suggests a reviewof the SDGs to consider its importance. Reflecting on the impact of COVID-19, ithighlights the need for effective communication infrastructure and criticallyassesses the 2030 agenda and timeline. Including individual SDG and countrycase studies as well as integrated analysis, the chapters seek to enrichunderstanding of communication for development and propose crucial policyinterventions. It is critical reading for researchers as well as policy makers andNGOs.