Tanzania
SCORES:
Individual scores:

4, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4

Average score:

3.1

2.3

Efforts are undertaken to increase the scope of circulation
of the print media, particularly to rural communities.

ANALYSIS:
There is not much effort being put into increasing circulation. Newspapers transported to the outlying regions are not selling and are
usually brought back to Dar es Salaam. The Catholic Church, however, is showing the way on how to reach people in rural locations.
They have a well established system whereby 790 parishes are used
as out stations which in turn circulate to communities. They also
make sure to include information about local communities in order
to boost sales.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 1, 3, 3, 2

Average score:

2.4

2.4

Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public,
commercial and community broadcasting.

ANALYSIS:
A Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) Act of 2003
(signed into law by the President in May 2004) has replaced the
Broadcasting Act of 1993 and a Film and Stage Act of 1976. The
African Media Barometer - Tanzania 2006

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