Tanzania
SCORES:
Individual scores:

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

Average score:

1.4

4.8

Salary levels and general working conditions for journalists
and other media practitioners are adequate to discourage
corruption.

ANALYSIS:
Salaries differ from one media house to the other, with some offering good deals and others not. Salary levels are not a guarantee
for ensuring freedom from corruption when it comes to journalism. There are so many external forces that impact on the journalist. Various media organisations in the country such as the Tanzania
MISA chapter, the Media Council, the Tanzania Media Women’s Association etc. seek to provide checks and balances on these issues.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

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

Average score:

2.0

4.9.

Training facilities offer formal qualification programmes
for journalists as well as opportunities to upgrade
their skills.

ANALYSIS:
Tanzania has several facilities that offer training programmes in
journalism. The Tanzania School of Journalism (TSJ) which is now
part of the University of Dar es Salaam offers degree and diploma
courses. Others are Nyegezi in Mwanza City and Tumaini in Iringa
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