This paper highlights the role of communication in facilitating community participation in a development initiative, coined by Bessette (2004) as participatory development communication (PDC). It reflects on this concept in one particular development context, that of natural resource management (NRM).

Drawn from their experiences, this paper is a co-authroship with the IB SEA team and the following organizations/ teams that participated in the IB SEA and individuals leading their respective teams:

1. IB SEA project management team members Lourdes Margarita A. Caballero, Nora C. Quebral, Madeline M. Suva, Cleofe S. Torres, Ma. Stella C. Tirol, Ma. Theresa H. Velasco, Luningning Matulac, Madeline B. Quiamco, Sherwin Joseph C. Felicidario, Victor Orlando G. Perez, Roldan M. Cardona, and Lolita L. Vega
2. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Forestry Administration (MAFF- FA), Cambodia, led by Nup Sothea
3. Tanggapang Panligal ng Katutubong Pilipino (Legal Assistance Center for Indigenous Filipinos or PANLIPI), Philippines, led by Ma. Vicenta de Guzman
4. Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry (HUAF) Community-based Coastal Resource Management (CBCRM) Project, Vietnam, with the active participation of Truong Quang Hoang and Hon That Chat
5. Cheyor Cambodia with the active participation of Kay Leak and Zarah Jane Almeda
6. Department of Finance (DOF) Community-based Resource Management Project (CBMRP), Philippines, with the active participation of Evelyn Dueñas
7. Miriam College Foundation (PEACE), Philippines with the active participation of Donna Reyes and Kyla Matias
8. Research Institute for Aquaculture No. 3 (RIA #3) team, Vietnam, with the active participation of Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc
9. University of Fisheries (UF) team, Vietnam, led by Nguyen Van Quynh Boi