Tanzania
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SCORES:
Individual scores:

1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1

Average score:

1.3

3.8.

The public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner
that protects it from arbitrary interference with its
budget.

ANALYSIS:
There is no such protection against arbitrary interference. The
broadcaster is funded by the government, which can cut or increase
funding at its discretion.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

1, 3, 2, 3, 2, 4, 2, 3, 3, 2

Average score:

2.5

3.9

The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the
entire country.

ANALYSIS:
About 100% of the population have access to radio coverage in both
mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. National Television (TVT) reaches
only 50% of its potential audience but arrangements are at an advanced stage to provide wider coverage. Television Zanzibar covers
100% of the island.

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African Media Barometer - Tanzania 2006

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