Tanzania was full. TAMWA was advised that if it wanted to establish a radio station outside Dar es Salaam, then a frequency would be granted. However, TAMWA noted that even though they were denied a frequency Passion FM which had applied after them got a frequency to broadcast in Dar es Salaam. Habari Corporation was denied too. TCRA advised TAMWA to negotiate with TBC which apparently was in possession many frequencies which they were not using. TAMWA declined. It was noted that there is need to improve the services of the regulator so that it is seen to regulate broadcasting in the public interest that promotes diversity. SCORES: Individual scores: 2, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2 Average score: 2.8 (2006= 3.0) 3.4 The body’s decisions on licensing in particular are informed by a broadcasting policy developed in a transparent and inclusive manner. ANALYSIS: Tanzania has an Information and Broadcasting Policy which was adopted in 2003, and which was developed in a transparent manner with the participation of stakeholders. About 80 per cent of the stakeholder’s recommendations were accepted by the Government. An area which needs further engagement with the TCRA is to ensure that it adheres to the spirit of the policy in licensing. African Media Barometer - Tanzania 2008 23