Tanzania
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 had a policy on national Information and Communications Technologies since March 2003. One of the policy objectives
is to encourage regulatory organs to jointly investigate and respond
to the challenges of convergence and newly emerging technologies,
while drawing inputs from the general public and the key stakeholders.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

3, 5, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3

Average score:

3.8

3.5

The public broadcaster is accountable to the public through
a board representative of society at large and selected in
an independent, open and transparent manner.

ANALYSIS:
The Tanzania Broadcasting Services (TUT) were established under
the public Corporations Act, Establishment Order Government Notice (GN) No. 239 of 2002. The chairman is appointed by the President and board members are appointed by the Minister. This structure does not make office bearers accountable to the public.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

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

Average score:

1.5

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