Implementation Capacities: Media & Networking Systems

This handout provides an informative overview of media and networking systems, including a description of this capacity area and why it is important for effective implementation. Media and networking best practices, important knowledge and skills, and additional resources are also provided.

Media and networking systems is one of the five key implementation capacity areas that help support and strengthen implementation of an evidence-based program, practice, or policy. Media and networking systems support behavior change and shared understanding by using communication, media, and relationships to spread information, reinforce implementation, and connect people across settings.