Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP)
Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP) is a public relations agency based in Nairobi (founded 2015).
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About Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP)
The Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP) is a specialized public relations and communications agency based in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2015, AFDECOP focuses on communication for and about development, serving the public relations & communications industry with a strong emphasis on policy advocacy, community engagement, and capacity building. The agency operates at the intersection of strategic communication and development challenges, working primarily with government, non-profit organizations, research institutions, and the private sector. Its Nairobi headquarters on Ngong Rd places it at the center of East Africa's development communication landscape.
Core Services and Specialties
AFDECOP offers a range of services tailored to development communication and public policy advocacy. The agency's expertise is built around using strategic communication to address complex social issues, particularly in health, governance, and public services. Key services include:
- Policy advocacy and policy dialogue
- Strategic communication for development
- Knowledge management and research
- Capacity building and professional development training
- Community health messaging and risk communication
- Health communication, including COVID-19 communication
- Partnerships for development and stakeholder engagement
- Cultural practices deconstruction and behavior change communication
- C4D (Communication for Development) strategies
- Public services improvement communication
The Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP) specializes in areas such as self-efficacy in health behaviors, community engagement, and policy reforms. Its work often involves earning and adaptation strategies to ensure communication efforts are responsive to local contexts. The agency also emphasizes best practices in development communication, drawing on research and evidence to inform its approach.
Methodology and Approach
AFDECOP's methodology is rooted in the principle that effective communication is fundamental to achieving development outcomes. The agency operates through an association of experts and strategic partnerships, leveraging a network of professionals with deep experience in public relations, public policy advocacy, and risk communication. Its approach typically involves capacity building activities, such as training and professional development, to strengthen the communication skills of partner organizations. AFDECOP also prioritizes knowledge management, ensuring that insights from research and practice are systematically captured and applied. In Kenya, the agency has been active in health communication, including COVID-19 communication, and in policy dialogue aimed at public services improvement. The Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP) uses a collaborative model, working closely with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and research institutions to design and implement communication strategies that address specific development challenges.
Location and Reach
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, AFDECOP is well-positioned to serve clients across East Africa and beyond. Its headquarters on Ngong Rd provides a central hub for its operations, allowing the agency to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from local communities to international development partners. The agency's focus on development communication means it often works in areas where effective communication can drive social change, such as public health, governance, and community development. While its primary base is in Kenya, the Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP) has the capacity to extend its services to other countries in the region, leveraging its expertise in policy advocacy, community engagement, and strategic communication.
AFDECOP is a good fit for organizations seeking to improve their communication impact in development contexts. This includes government agencies working on policy reforms, non-profit organizations focused on health communication or community engagement, and research institutions needing support in knowledge management and risk communication. The agency is particularly suited for clients who value evidence-based approaches and collaborative partnerships, and who are looking for a partner with deep roots in the development communication field in Nairobi and Kenya.
Key facts
- Team size: 1-10 employees
- Headquarters: Ngong Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
- Address: Ngong Rd , Nairobi Nairobi County Kenya
- SIC codes: 8999
Keywords & focus
Topics and areas Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP) works with.
- policy advocacy
- knowledge management
- partnerships for development
- capacity building
- earning & adaptation
- professional development
- public relations & communications services
- public policy advocacy
- community engagement
- policy reforms
- best practices
- self-efficacy in health behaviors
- community health messaging
- development communication
- health risk communication
- c4d
- research
- services
- capacity building activities
- government
- training
- cultural practices deconstruction
- public relations agencies
- risk communication
- policy dialogue
- strategic communication
- public services improvement
- health communication
- covid-19 communication
- non-profit organization
- +9 more
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- Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP) is headquartered in Nairobi.
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- You can visit their website at http://www.afdecop.org
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- Association for Development Communication Professionals (AFDECOP) was founded in 2015.
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