Tanzania
was appointed all names submitted by civil society were ignored.
The Nominating Committee is biased towards government.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2

Average score:

2.0

3.3

The body regulates broadcasting in the public interest and
ensures fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large.

ANALYSIS:
The panelists agreed that compared to the former regulators the
body has been very understanding and accommodating towards license applicants. One panelist cited a visit by the Assistant Registrar to a community radio station in Arusha as a good gesture of
friendliness.
However there are areas that need improvement and these include
the need for public announcements regarding the availability of
frequencies, the need for public awareness campaigns and for the
body to become more professional in its approach to broadcasting
licensing.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

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

Average score:

3.0

African Media Barometer - Tanzania 2006

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