Tanzania Sector 3 3.1 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent, the state broadcaster is transformed into a public broadcaster. Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body adequately protected against interference, particularly of a political and economic nature. ANALYSIS: The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) was established through Act no. 12 of 2003. The Director General of TCRA is a presidential appointee and the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of its Board of Directors are also presidential appointees. It thus casts a shadow of doubt on allegiance when the Director General is appointed by the President. It was noted that TCRA is perhaps one of the richest institutions in the country in terms of revenue collection because apart from collecting licensing fees from broadcasting stations, it is also responsible for licensing fees and other related revenues from mobile phone companies, and other communications utilities. However, its budget allocation is provided through the Ministry of Communication and Infrastructure, and this may jeopardize the regulatory body economically. SCORES: Individual scores: 2, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2 Average score: 2.4 (2006= 1.9) African Media Barometer - Tanzania 2008 21