Associate Professor Elske van de Fliert
Associate Professor

Elske van de Fliert

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Background

Associate Professor Elske van de Fliert is the Director of the Centre for Communication and Social Change. She also convenes the Communication for Social Change plan of the Master of Communication program. She obtained a PhD in Communication & Innovation in 1993 from Wageningen University, The Netherlands. She joined the UQ School of Journalism and Communication (now School of Communication and Arts) in July 2006. Prior to this, Elske worked for two decades in research, development and teaching positions in Indonesia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, with work also across China, Kenya, Uganda, Philippines and Kyrgyzstan.

Elske’s research interests include participatory development communication, facilitation of transdisciplinary research for sustainable development, and impact assessment of social change processes. Over the years at UQ, she has been conducting research projects in Indonesia, Timor Leste, Philippines and Mongolia. She has published widely on a range of topics related to participatory research and communication in sustainable rural development.

Availability

Associate Professor Elske van de Fliert is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Agriculture, land and farm management Communication and media studies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Utrecht University
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, Utrecht University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Wageningen University & Research Centre

Research interests

  • Transdisciplinarity for sustainable development

  • Communication for social change

Search Professor Elske van de Fliert’s works on UQ eSpace

72 works between 1993 and 2024
All (72) Journal Article (35) Book Chapter (16) Conference Publication (14) Book (1) Other Outputs (4) Edited Outputs (2)

21 - 40 of 72 works

2014

Journal Article

Changing institutional culture: participatory monitoring and evaluation in transdisciplinary research for agricultural development in Vietnam

Nicetic, Oleg and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Changing institutional culture: participatory monitoring and evaluation in transdisciplinary research for agricultural development in Vietnam. Knowledge Management for Development Journal, 10 (3), 60-68.

Changing institutional culture: participatory monitoring and evaluation in transdisciplinary research for agricultural development in Vietnam

2014

Journal Article

Hugh Waddington and Howard White: Farmer field schools—from agricultural extension to adult education: International initiative for impact evaluation, London, UK, 2014, x and 38 pp, available from www.3ieimpact.org/media/filer_public/2014/04/07/srs1_ffs

van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Hugh Waddington and Howard White: Farmer field schools—from agricultural extension to adult education: International initiative for impact evaluation, London, UK, 2014, x and 38 pp, available from www.3ieimpact.org/media/filer_public/2014/04/07/srs1_ffs. Food Security, 6 (5), 757-758. doi: 10.1007/s12571-014-0378-9

Hugh Waddington and Howard White: Farmer field schools—from agricultural extension to adult education: International initiative for impact evaluation, London, UK, 2014, x and 38 pp, available from www.3ieimpact.org/media/filer_public/2014/04/07/srs1_ffs

2014

Journal Article

Survey of Bali bull fattening practices in central Lombok, eastern Indonesia, based on feeding of Sesbania grandiflora

Dahlanuddin, Yuliana, Baiq T., Panjaitan, Tanda, Halliday, Michael J., Van De Fliert, Elske and Shelton, H. Max (2014). Survey of Bali bull fattening practices in central Lombok, eastern Indonesia, based on feeding of Sesbania grandiflora. Animal Production Science, 54 (9), 1273-1277. doi: 10.1071/AN14325

Survey of Bali bull fattening practices in central Lombok, eastern Indonesia, based on feeding of Sesbania grandiflora

2014

Journal Article

Barriers to and opportunities for the use of forage tree legumes in smallholder cattle fattening systems in Eastern Indonesia

Hau, Debora Kana, Panjaitan, Tanda, Nulik, Jacob, Dahlanuddin and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Barriers to and opportunities for the use of forage tree legumes in smallholder cattle fattening systems in Eastern Indonesia. Tropical Grasslands - Forrajes Tropicales, 2 (1), 79-81. doi: 10.17138/tgft(2)79-81

Barriers to and opportunities for the use of forage tree legumes in smallholder cattle fattening systems in Eastern Indonesia

2014

Book Chapter

The Making and Unmaking of CSC Policy

Thomas, Pradip Ninan and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). The Making and Unmaking of CSC Policy. Palgrave Studies in Communication for Social Change. (pp. 103-117) Springer Nature. doi: 10.1057/9781137426314_7

The Making and Unmaking of CSC Policy

2014

Book Chapter

Revisiting CSC Theory

Thomas, Pradip Ninan and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Revisiting CSC Theory. Interrogating the Theory and Practice of Communication for Social Change. (pp. 1-19) London, United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1057/9781137426314_1

Revisiting CSC Theory

2014

Book Chapter

Communication, Power and Social Change

Thomas, Pradip Ninan and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Communication, Power and Social Change. Palgrave Studies in Communication for Social Change. (pp. 52-72) Springer Nature. doi: 10.1057/9781137426314_4

Communication, Power and Social Change

2014

Book Chapter

Communication, development, and the natural environment

van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Communication, development, and the natural environment. The handbook of development communication and social change. (pp. 125-137) edited by Karin Gwinn Wilkins, Thomas Tufte and Rafael Obregon. Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1002/9781118505328.ch8

Communication, development, and the natural environment

2014

Book Chapter

Communication Rights and Social Change

Thomas, Pradip Ninan and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Communication Rights and Social Change. Palgrave Studies in Communication for Social Change. (pp. 132-147) Springer Nature. doi: 10.1057/9781137426314_9

Communication Rights and Social Change

2014

Book

Interrogating the theory and practice of communication for social change: the basis for renewal

Thomas, Pradip Ninan and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Interrogating the theory and practice of communication for social change: the basis for renewal. Basingstoke, United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1057/9781137426314

Interrogating the theory and practice of communication for social change: the basis for renewal

2014

Book Chapter

The IT Fix

Thomas, Pradip Ninan and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). The IT Fix. Palgrave Studies in Communication for Social Change. (pp. 88-102) Springer Nature. doi: 10.1057/9781137426314_6

The IT Fix

2014

Other Outputs

Mainstreaming Communication for Development in Policies and Programmes. Enabling social inclusion to support food and nutrition security, resilient rural livelihoods and family farmin

van de Fliert, Elske, Simpson Reeves, Laura, Walker, Grady, Sepulveda, Claudia, Sam, Steven and Ngussie, Hagos (2014). Mainstreaming Communication for Development in Policies and Programmes. Enabling social inclusion to support food and nutrition security, resilient rural livelihoods and family farmin. Rome, Italy: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Mainstreaming Communication for Development in Policies and Programmes. Enabling social inclusion to support food and nutrition security, resilient rural livelihoods and family farmin

2014

Book Chapter

Agencies, Structures and Social Change

Thomas, Pradip Ninan and van de Fliert, Elske (2014). Agencies, Structures and Social Change. Palgrave Studies in Communication for Social Change. (pp. 73-87) Springer Nature. doi: 10.1057/9781137426314_5

Agencies, Structures and Social Change

2013

Journal Article

Push and pull factors in rural Filipino youth's outmigration from agricultural communities

Manalo IV, Jaime A. and van de Fliert, Elske (2013). Push and pull factors in rural Filipino youth's outmigration from agricultural communities. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development, 10 (2), 59-73.

Push and pull factors in rural Filipino youth's outmigration from agricultural communities

2013

Journal Article

Assessing the contribution of participatory approaches to sustainable impacts of agricultural research for development in the Northwest Highlands of Vietnam

Nguyen, Huu Nhuan, Nicetic, Oleg, Hinthorne, Lauren and van de Fliert, Elske (2013). Assessing the contribution of participatory approaches to sustainable impacts of agricultural research for development in the Northwest Highlands of Vietnam. Development Bulletin (75), 89-91.

Assessing the contribution of participatory approaches to sustainable impacts of agricultural research for development in the Northwest Highlands of Vietnam

2013

Book Chapter

Priorities and capacity of food policy in Mongolia: The dilemma between ambitions reality

Baast, Erdenebolor and van de Fliert, Elske (2013). Priorities and capacity of food policy in Mongolia: The dilemma between ambitions reality. Multifunctional agriculture, ecology and food security: International perspectives. (pp. 225-244) edited by J. Ram Pillarisetti, Roger Lawrey and Azman Ahmad. New York, NY, United States: Nova Science Publishers.

Priorities and capacity of food policy in Mongolia: The dilemma between ambitions reality

2012

Conference Publication

Assessing the contribution of participatory approaches to sustainable impacts of agricultural research for development in the northwest highlands of Vietnam

Nguyen, Huu Nhuan, Nicetic, Oleg, Hinthorne, Lauren and van de Fliert, Elske (2012). Assessing the contribution of participatory approaches to sustainable impacts of agricultural research for development in the northwest highlands of Vietnam. 3rd International Conference on Conservation Agriculture in Southeast Asia, Hanoi, Vietnam, 10-15 December 2012. Hanoi, Vietnam: CIRAD, NOMAFSI, University of Queensland.

Assessing the contribution of participatory approaches to sustainable impacts of agricultural research for development in the northwest highlands of Vietnam

2012

Conference Publication

Adaptive participatory research to develop innovations for sustainable intensification of maize-based farming systems in the northern uplands of Vietnam

Sen, Pham Thi, Huan, Le Huu, An, Do Sy, Cong, Dang Van, Nam, Trinh Van, Nicetic, Oleg, van de Fliert, Elske and Doanh, Le Quoc (2012). Adaptive participatory research to develop innovations for sustainable intensification of maize-based farming systems in the northern uplands of Vietnam. The 3rd International Conference on Conservation Agriculture in Southeast Asia: Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Upland Livelihoods, Hanoi, Vietnam, 10-15 December, 2012. Montpellier, France: CIRAD; NOMAFSI; University of Queensland.

Adaptive participatory research to develop innovations for sustainable intensification of maize-based farming systems in the northern uplands of Vietnam

2012

Conference Publication

Farmers' perception of soil erosion as a risk to their livelihood-scenario analysis with farmers in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam

Nicetic, Oleg, Lugg, Amanda, Sen, Pham Thi, Nga, Le Thi Hang, Huan, Le Huu and van de Fliert, Elske (2012). Farmers' perception of soil erosion as a risk to their livelihood-scenario analysis with farmers in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam. 3rd International Conference on Conservation Agriculture in Southeast Asia, Hanoi, Vietnam, 10-15 December 2012. Montpellier, France: CIRAD, NOMAFSI, University of Queensland.

Farmers' perception of soil erosion as a risk to their livelihood-scenario analysis with farmers in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam

2012

Conference Publication

From texting strangers to texting the PhilRice Text Centre

Manalo IV, Jaime A. and van de Fliert, Elske (2012). From texting strangers to texting the PhilRice Text Centre. M4D2012 (3rd International Conference on M4D - Mobile Communication for Development), New Delhi, India, 28-29 February 2012. Karlstad, Sweden: Karlstad University.

From texting strangers to texting the PhilRice Text Centre

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2026
    Digital Transaction Platforms in Asia
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2021
    A Theory of change for inclusive value chains in the Philippines
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2022
    Smallholder cattle enterprise development in Timor Leste
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Research on evidence-based approaches for rural communication services
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Adoption Processes to Enhance Uptake of Forage Tree Legumes in Indonesia
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Agricultural Extension Service to provide practicable knowledge for Mongolian herder communities research project
    Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    Agricultural Extension Service to provide practicable knowledge for Mongolian herder communities research project
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    Agricultural Extension Service to provide practicable knowledge for Mongolian herder communities research project.
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Enhancing smallholder cattle production in East Timor
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Overcoming constraints to community-based commercial forestry in Indonesia (ACIAR funded Research Program (Forestry) administered by The Australian National University (ANU))
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    ResTEach 2011 0.2 FTE School of Journalism and Communication
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Support for development of effective TAKE approaches in forage tree legumes research
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Support for development of effective TAKE approaches within BBP2TP and BPTP
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2010
    QU Travel Awards Category 1, William Bruce Girard
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    Improved market engagement for sustainable upland production systems in the North West Highlands of Vietnam
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Scoping study to identify agricultural R&D needs and opportunities of rural upland communities in north-western Vietnam
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2012
    Support for development of improved approaches to technology assessment and knowledge exchange.
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    The Human and Social Impacts of R&D Initiatives - Developing a Framework and Methods for Assessment
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2007
    Targeting crop protection research and development (R&D) towards social change amongst ethnic minority communities in Central Vietnam
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    Optimising the Productivity of the Potato/Brassica Cropping System in Central and West Java
    Department of Agriculture and Food (Western Australia)
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Elske van de Fliert is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Influences of social media-based communication on ecotourism: a case study in India

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Carah, Dr Leah Henrickson

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Indigenous people's agency and participation in rural development: The case of the Alangan Mangyan in Oriental Mindoro, the Philippines

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Enhancing community preparedness for a pandemic through collaborative risk communication in Indonesia: Lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jagadish Thaker

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Role of Information and Communication Technology to Foster Economic Sustainability in Indonesia (A Case Study of Content Industry in Indonesia Rural Areas)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Athique

  • Doctor Philosophy

    App-Based Waste Collection Services, Social Media Consumption, and the Reshaping of Domestic Waste Management Practices in Indonesia through the Lens of Practice Theory

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jagadish Thaker

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Gig Worker Transactions in Indonesia (A Case Study of Gojek Indonesia)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Athique

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Associate Professor Elske van de Fliert directly for media enquiries about:

  • Communication
  • Communication for sustainable development
  • Impact
  • Participatory communication
  • Social change
  • Transdisciplinary research for development

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