Information, Education and Communication: Lessons from the Past; Perspectives for the Future

This 41-page paper seeks to examine lessons learned from more than two decades of experience in applying information, education, and communication (IEC) interventions to addressing public health issues. The publication also seeks to analyse and share these experiences so that IEC can be effectively integrated into, and support, improved reproductive health programmes and service delivery.

The intended audience includes individuals working in public health: educators, practitioners, policy-makers, and communication specialists. The report is described as qualitative in nature. It was commissioned by the Department of Reproductive Health and Research of the World Health Organization.