Effectiveness of The ISD Mobile Cinema Van in Communication: A Case Study of Chorkor

Abstract

The mobile cinema van was a reliable channel of communication during the British rule. It was used by the British government to communicate with majority of illiterate folks in the various local dialect. Of late, the radio, newspapers, television, mobile phones and social media have become very common channels of communication but are they able to reach out and meet the needs of every citizens? Most African government are saddled with the challenge of finding effective channels of communication that can reach out to every citizen and also provide voice for the voiceless on government affairs. This paper seeks to assess the effectiveness of the Information Services Department (ISD) mobile cinema van in promoting greater public participation. The paper will further reveal the role of the mobile cinema van in bridging the communication gap between government and the citizens. Finally, this paper will explore the relevance of the Information Services Department (ISD) in disseminating government information to the general public in an era of information age and the need to focus on resourcing the department to deliver its core mandate.