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Rural Display Units – Innovative Solutions for Information Dissemination
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Published: 18 Sep 2006
Author(s): Streatfield, Sue, Morris, James
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There are an increasing number of publications produced through national, state and regional government agencies, science institutions and community organisations, which are aimed at rural communities. Historically most of the funding for these publications has been directed to production and publication expenses, with little emphasis on distribution. This can result in limited information transfer. The need to improve methods for channelling information to rural communities has long been recognised.
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