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An important part of the EMPOWERHOUSE portfolio is to carry out research, to teach and train, and to facilitate major meetings and conferences. EMPOWERHOUSE works and engages with capacity building as part of most assignments and work areas, whether it is in connection with planning interventions, implementing or evaluating these. Whether skills-focused short term training, teaching as part of longer term educational processes or coaching as part of ongoing strengthening of capacity and quality, EMPOWERHOUSE always strives to work on the basis of existing capacity and to ensure that interventions are relevant and sustainable in view of local realities. Growing out of extensive experience with training and teaching, EMPOWERHOUSE is moving successfully into Conference Facilitation as a discipline in itself.
EMPOWERHOUSE works with Research and teaching, training and conference facilitation like this:
- Research is a component of practically all EMPOWERHOUSE work, whether it is the planning of a training course or an educational intervention, preparation of an article, advice on an ongoing media or communication activity, preparing a strategic communication intervention or an evaluation. EMPOWERHOUSE carries out its assignments based on a respect for the reality in question, the history and objectives, and with an eye to ensure that the result of the EMPOWERHOUSE engagement is sustainable through adequate capacity being built and linkage with appropriate structures,
- EMPOWERHOUSE carries out training on issues related to media development and community media including: organisational development, strategic communication, women’s rights and gender, sustainable community radio and evaluation & impact assessment,
- EMPOWERHOUSE offers online training courses in various issues related to our main mandate and area of expertise. Tailor-made courses can be developed upon request for closed, dedicated audiences or as open training courses.
- EMPOWERHOUSE collaborates with universities in development of Communication for Development courses as well as master courses in Strategic communication for development and change.
- EMPOWERHOUSE is recognized as a powerful and effective conference facilitator, keeping all the ‘balls in the air’, facilitating panels and engagement from the room effectively as well as organising, leading and making good use of results in overall conference proceedings.
The EMPOWERHOUSE portfolio of experience in the area of Research and Teaching, Training and Conference Facilitation includes the following:
| Austria COMMIT |
2023-24 – conference planner and co-convenor: Conceptual development and planning of one day all-European conference with a focus on community media as platforms for community engagement, MIL and public health literacy |
| Namibia FESmedia Africa |
2023 – lead community media expert in ‘Information and Communication Rights in Africa 2023 Conference’: https://fesmediaregionalconference2023.com/ |
| Denmark SAML |
2023 – Keynote speaker in 40-year anniversary celebration of community media in Denmark (as one of the midwives and pioneers of the movement in Denmark) |
| Moldova International Media Support |
2022: Elaboration of MIL awareness raising programme to be implemented by the Moldovan Librarians’ Association. Design includes development of manual, training materials, programme and conduct of training in Chisinau. |
| Global Cameco |
2022 – 2023: Part of multi-year process in Community Media Expert Group convened by CAMECO to develop effective methodology-tool for assessing sustainability and impact of local media in – initially – Africa. |
| Africa Friedrich Ebert Stiftung – FESmedia Africa |
2022: Researcher and author of two policy publications within fesmedia Africa’s Perspectives series on “Community Radio’s role in sub-Saharan Africa”: (i) Com-munity Media for Development and Change; (ii) Community Media for communi-ty-driven access and rights, including focus of community radio’s potential as a platform to address and help preserve the intangible cultural heritage – and with it local community traditions, languages and cultures. |
| Europe European Commission |
2022-24: Programme manager E3J – with RSF, FPU, COPEAM, COMMIT on behalf of CMFE, a two-year project to increase access for all media actors via a single entry to each other, to existing and new networks – for a free press. Core focus area for our organisation is Public Health and MIL in/through community media. |
| Europe CMFE / ERASMUS |
2021/23: Trainer, facilitator, partner in European programme to map, analyse and extract best practice in Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in community radio (MILES). |
| Eastern European Partnership International Media Support |
2021: Member of the Independent Selection Committee of the New Democracy Fund (NDF), with a mandate to contribute to ensuring an open and transparent evaluation and approval process of the two funds under the NDF. Countries eligible are: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. |
| Moldova Swedevelop/Sida |
2021/22: Responsible for organisational development support and facilitation of CSOs within the Swedish Embassy’s programme for strengthening the Civil Society in Moldova. Special focus on the Librarians’ association and union. |
| Denmark Bornholm’s youth school |
2020/21: Initiator, developer and programme manager of an internet platform-based youth radio: ‘Bornholms Ungdomsradio’ (approach, design, training and implementation). Developed for/with Bornholm’s youth school (Ungdomsskole). |
| Denmark Radio Hellebro |
2020: Initiator and developer of internet platform-based ‘Homeless Youth Radio’. Developed in close cooperation with youths using the services of the Hellebro establishment (development of the concept, approach, design, facilitation and implementation). (https://hellebroen.dk/) |
| Moldova Swedevelop/Sida |
2020: Lead responsible for developing training course for CSOs in ‘Advocacy Communication’ an ‘Internal Communication and Coordination’. Trained a Coalition of CSOs working in the fields of GBV and women’s rights advocacy, resulting in advanced drafts of strategies for internal communication; Advocacy and external communication. |
| Global- Europe UNESCO Chair on Community Media |
2020: Lead in conceptualization, development, hosting and evaluation of a series on online dialogues on development of community media globally in and around the Corona period – and beyond. With Hyderabad-based UNESCO Chair on Community Media. |
| Global EMPOWERHOUSE |
2020: Development of online training courses for CSOs in organisational development and strategic planning as well as in Financial Sustainability. |
| Global IAWRT |
2019: Team leader of participatory process to develop IAWRT’s (International Association of Women in Radio and TV) first strategic plan. |
| Southern and Eastern Africa UNICEF |
2018-2019: Lead researcher in nine-months assignment to develop a diagnostic assessment of C4D in 21 country programming and operational structures in UNICEF in Eastern and Southern Africa. Development of operational guideline. |
| Ukraine MFA, Germany |
2018: Contribution to process of developing community media in Ukraine. Taking part in International Conference for experience sharing and inspiration. Key-note |
| Niger / Sahel IMS, Danida |
2018: High-level Community Media Expert input to IMS Sahel Regional Meeting in Niamey. Implementation recommendations, best practice, tools and techni-ques for sustainability and change. Separate session on financial sustainability. |
| Tanzania UNESCO |
2018: Team leader planning and implementation a 10-day Training-of-Trainers-and-Mentors to implement Capacity building programme built up earlier 2017-2018 for UNESCO community and local radio partners. Elaborate onward roadmap for clustered training workshops and station-by-station mentoring processes. Support materials developed for the whole process. |
| Uganda IAWRT |
2018: Conference moderation including leadership of section on ‘Rural women and the Media’, organisational development and strategic planning of IAWRT and community media discussion with field visit to Mama FM. |
| Indonesia EMPOWERHOUSE /UNDP |
2018: Lead in a ‘community radio for empowerment’ agenda through organisa-tion of workshops, meetings and participation in management summary work-shops of the SBCC Summit, April 2018. (Social Behaviour Change Communication) |
| Europe CMFE |
2018: Team leader in the participatory board process to develop a first strategic plan for the Community Media Forum Europe. |
| Myanmar IMS / Scandina-vian countries |
2018: Assessment and advisory services around the situation of the community radio component of the IMS media development programme in Myanmar. Elaboration of onward roadmaps for sustainable community radio. |
| Tanzania / Homebased UNESCO Dar Es Salaam |
2018: Lead strategist and developer: Follow-up to 2017 start-up process for capacity building of community radio stations: Prepare 2 training packages including manuals, slides, tools, exercises and notes for facilitators on Management and Organisation with Strategic Planning for Community Media; as well as one on Communication and Visibility for radio stations. |
| SE Asia Fojo |
2017: Lead facilitator in Leadership and Management workshop for the SE Asia Media Training Network, focusing on the sharpening of capacity among young and upcoming leader profiles in the Journalism Training Institute network. |
| SE Asia Fojo |
2017: Lead planner and conceptual developer of enhanced M&E strategies (including Appreciative Inquiry), planned and facilitated workshops on Strategic and Business planning. |
| SE Asia Fojo |
2017: Plan and lead a workshop on development of Communication and Visibility strategies, as well as moderation of management review and development of network programme of the six participating journalism training institutes. |
| Tanzania / homebased UNESCO Dar Es Salaam |
2017: Develop UNESCO’s capacity building programme for Community Radio Stations in Tanzania. Lead responsible for Needs Assessment of 18 stations in preparation of capacity building programme. Facilitate participatory workshop with UNESCO team, potential future trainers and mentors as well as the new Tanzanian community media network. |
| Cambodia Fojo |
2017: Team leader of organisational review of Cambodia Communication Institute and facilitate strategic planning exercise, write up strategic plan, business plan and conceptual implementation notes for strategic objectives. |
| Tanzania / homebased UNESCO Dar Es Salaam |
2017: Carry out assessment and evaluation of consulting companies bidding to carry out strategic planning exercise for a new Network of Community Radio stations. Advise to community media unit on development of capacity building programme. |
| Denmark EMPOWERHOUSE |
2017: Carry out (internal) review of my own organisation and strengthen business profile and website. |
| Denmark Svanekegaarden |
2017: Facilitate participatory review process of strategic plan and support finalisation of updated strategy. Develop public version of the Annual Report. |
| Myanmar Fojo/IMS |
2016/17: Formulate two concept papers for a media development project. One outlining a contextual, strategic and systematic approach to work with advancement of Community Radio in Myanmar; another one outlining an approach to carry out pilot start-up of gender-focused community radio in rural areas of Myanmar. |
| Sweden Malmö University |
2016: Plan and facilitate 2-day workshop on ‘Communication Planning for Action and Change’ |
| Sweden Malmö University |
2014: Lecturer, Lead two-day seminars for Master Education in ComDev on Communication Planning and Action, Evaluation of ComDev (Communication for Development) |
| Belgium GiZ for International Tax Compact / European Commission / World Bank Group |
2014: Main facilitator, Leadership and moderation of ITC/EC/WBG International Conference 2014 on Taxation of Extractive Industries, Brussels |
| Denmark International Media Support |
2014, Analysis of IMS’ past practice in support to radio, and assistance to IMS in clarifying future strategic focus and priorities based on lessons learnt |
| Desk-based Media in Cooperation and Transition – International |
2014: Researcher and author: Elaboration of a concept paper on the potential of radio in development and fragile states |
| Argentina AMARC and CAMECO |
2010: Facilitator, moderation of three roundtables, panel discussions on community radio monitoring and evaluation, community radio Wiki, and community radio networks. |
| Sweden University of Malmö |
2008: Lecturer, Assistance in the revision and planning of 2009 Strategic Planning Course. Lecture and coaching of students in their first weekend seminar in the internet-mediated Strategic Communication Planning course |
| Mozambique, Madagascar, Ghana, Lao PDR, Nepal CFSCConsortium and UNDP Oslo Governance Centre |
2007 – 2009: Sole consultant, Project management, in-country coordination and planning for the pilot testing of a ’Communication for Empowerment’ methodology; elaboration of national ’Information & Communication Audits’ in three African and two-three Asian countries. |
| Desk-based World Bank Institute |
2007: Researcher and author, Part of a team drafting articles and case studies for the publication ‘Broadcasting, Voice and Accountability’, published in May 2008. |
| Sweden University of Malmö |
2006 – 2009: Curriculum planner and lecturer, Development of Master Study on Strategic Communication Planning for Communication for Development. Internationally oriented web-based distance learning master programme. Organisation, planning, lecturing and examination. |
| Desk -based International Media Support |
2005: Planning and coordination of Zimbabwe Media Support Round Table |
| Global Plan International |
2005/06: Programme Coordinator for International Children’s Media Festival, Kick-starting work to develop programme, profile and content of festival to take place in Mali June ’06 with innovative children’s media & communication initiatives. |
| Mozambique UNESCO |
1998 – 2004: Chief Technical Adviser, Media Development Project in Mozambique (www.mediamoz.com): Responsible for research and capacity building:
Responsible for planning, leading and moderating national conferences and festivals:
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| Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania County of Bornholm |
1996/98: Training consultant, Development, execution, evaluation of training courses: Project design and Project Management (including LFA and RBM); Evaluation; Gender sensitive reporting; Communication Planning; Internal Communication; Public Information. |
| Denmark Roskilde University Centre |
1996 – 1998: Lecturer and coordinator, InterKomm+, a pioneer, pilot computer-mediated distance learning programme in Communication Studies at Masters Degree level. Organised under Open University by RUC. Lectured among others graphic design and lay-out, communication for social change. Was social councillor for distance learning participants. |
| Europe-focus, desk-based AMARC-Europe |
1996: Researcher, Produced directory: “Women’s Voices Crossing Frontiers”, of Women’s community radio in Europe: concept development; fundraising; editing; writing of introductory article on women in community radio in Europe; production; and distribution. |
| USA, India, Tanzania, Kenya, Denmark Multiple clients |
1986/87: Communication adviser and video producer for development agencies, the Danish Ministry of Labour, the Danish Labour Movement, SAS and other private companies. Work included:
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| Denmark City TV, Copenhagen |
1985/86: TV reporter, Daily news production on small community TV station based in the Danish Labour Movement. Responsible for research, reporting, editing, anchoring. |
| Denmark TV Bornholm, the Danish Labour Movement |
1984/85: TV producer, Denmark’s first community TV station. Part of six person team working with all aspects of TV production. Participated in the development of formats for relevant community TV production; Part of the team producing daily news programmes, features and documentaries. Worked on both sides of the camera. Carried out training for production teams of new community TV stations |
| Denmark Nordic Secretariat for Cultural Co-operation |
1984: Cultural consultant, responsible for the establishment of a Nordic Documentation Centre for Children’s Culture. |
| Europe-focus: mission to most European countries AMARC |
1982/83: Researcher, coordinator, Advice on policy issues and comments on productions and materials. Organisation of AMARC events like conferences, workshops, training sessions. Member of steering committee of the founding AMARC conference, Montréal 1983. |
EMPOWERHOUSE publications on Research and Teaching, Training and Conference Facilitation include:
| 2015 | “Quand des voix construisent la communauté: Radios communautaires et empowerment”, par Birgitte Jallov, in Marie-France Soleil (ed.): “Vingt-cinq années et une vie”. Karthage. |
| 2014 | “Reflections on a two-week global LinkedIn debate: Community participation for radio financial sustainability” by Birgitte Jallov and A. Sofie Jannusch, In: Glocal Times, # 21. |
| 2014 | “With the FM system in your Pocket – informing, entertaining, saving lives!” by Birgitte Jallov. An MICT pamphlet on Radio in Development. MICT. |
| 2012 | “EMPOWERMENT RADIO – Voices building a community”, by Birgitte Jallov, 236 pages, Published by EMPOWERHOUSE. |
| 2010 | “How-to Note” on Freedom of Expression and Independent Media, Published by Danida |
| 2010 | “Communication for Empowerment – Information and communication audit”. Research reports individually from Mozambique, Madagascar, Ghana, Lao PDR, Nepal, ed. Birgitte Jallov. CFSC Consortium and UNDP |
| 2009 | “Getting your support to community media right” and “Community Research for Community Media Sustainability” in “Community Media Sustainability Guide: The Business of Changing Lives”, Internews, 2009 |
| 2008 | “Now we are seen as real human beings” and “Setting agenda of public concern” in: “Whose Voices – Media and Pluralism in the Context of Democratization”. Uppsala University, Sweden |
| 2007 | “Most Significant change. A tool to document community radio impact” in: Measuring Change. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in Media and Development Cooperation. CAMECO, 2007 |
| 2007 | “Women & Community Radio in Mozambique” Feminist Media Studies, Sept ‘07 |
| 2007 | “Pioneering Community-run Radio in Laos: The Khoun Community Radio Station” Photo Essay in: MAZI 14, the electronic newsletter of the CFSC Consortium. |
| 2006 | “Voice, participation and empowerment – using community radio”. Report to the World Bank Institute. |
| 2005 | “Assessing community change: development of a ‘bare foot’ impact assessment methodology” in: Radio Journal Vol. 3.1, July 2005. |
| 2004 | “Community Radio for Empowerment and Change” in: Journal for Development Communication, December 2004 |
| 2004 | “Participation by Community Radios in Civic Education and Electoral Coverage. The Experience of the Community Radios in Mozambique’s 2003 Local Elections. Specific Cases of: Dondo, Chimoio and Cuamba” by Acia Sales. Commissioned, designed and supervised by Birgitte Jallov on behalf of UNESCO Mozambique |
| 2003 | “Creating and Sustaining ICT Projects in Mozambique”, in “The One to Watch -Radio, new ICTs and interactivity”, FAO. |
| 2001 | “Creating Sustainable Community Radio – a Major Challenge”, Mozambique |
| 1999 | “Community Radio Mushrooming in Mozambique”, Interradio, AMARC |
| 1996 | “Women’s Voices Crossing Frontiers – 1996 European Directory of Women Community Radio Stations and Women’s Radio Production Collectives”, editor and writer of Introductory article. Published by AMARC Europe. |
| 1995 | “Using Communication Techniques to Diversify Women’s Training a Employment.” A manual with video examples. ILO, Geneva. |
| 1992 | “Women on the Air – Community Radio as a Tool for Feminist Messages” In ‘The People’s Voice’ ed. by Nick Jankowski, Ole Prehn and James Stappers. |
| 1986 | “Village Video for Women” and “Women will have to Reinvent Communication”. Publications of: “ KULU-Women & Development”. |
| 1983 | “Women on the Air”. On Women and Community Radio in Europe. RUC |
| 1982 | “A counter-image in Sound. A method for Empowering Radio Production for Women.” Thesis. Roskilde University Centre. |