Tanzania
SCORES:
Individual scores: 			

5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 4

Average score: 			

4.4 (2006=4.0)

3.10

The public broadcaster offers diverse programming for 		
all interests.

ANALYSIS:
The Public Broadcaster does offer diverse programming reflecting
the different tastes of the various groups within the population.
There are programmes for sports lovers, various music tastes and
styles, administrators, school children, women, farmers, pastoralists, religion, and culture.
There are also some discernable efforts toward embracing public
educational programmes. TBC has yet to be able to marshal enough
resources to undertake general educational programmes of its
own.
SCORES:
Individual scores: 			

5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4

Average score: 			

4.3 (2006= 3.9)

3.11

The public broadcaster offers balanced and fair 			
information reflecting the full spectrum of diverse views
and opinions.

ANALYSIS:
It was noted that generally it is doing well. However panelists also
noted that due to commercial interests or pressure, there are times
when programming is not consistent. For example for about three
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