This document discusses development communication and its role in transforming countries and populations out of poverty. Development communication aims to disseminate new technologies and ideas to promote economic growth, greater equality, and improved human potential. It involves communicating to bring about planned social and economic change through techniques like community participation, information dissemination, and persuading changes in habits. The government is the master planner of development initiatives and uses various communication channels like print, television, radio and campus papers to reach audiences. Development communication tailors its message and content to specific audiences, often non-technical, by simplifying technical terms and using visual aids.