and management with the objective of
enhancing their sustainability.
The radio stations are equipped
to produce quality programmes on
governance, gender and HIV/AIDS and
are also assisted to implement strategic
plans. In this period, equipment was
ordered for seven radio stations.
As a result of the management training
and other interventions under the
Radio and Good Governance project, the
targeted community radio stations have
been able to improve their management
and operations. Half of the 15 community
radio stations have since developed
financial and administration systems
that never existed. Fourteen out of 15
community radio stations have now
constituted boards which play a range of
roles from advisory to policy direction.
In South Africa, the Chapter held
a community television seminar in
August. MISA South Africa also made a
submission to the broadcasting regulator
ICASA on community TV Licensing. The

submission created further debate on the
position of Community TV and the need
for free access to the digital multiplex.
The chapter also initiated a community
television Facebook group.
The CTV Facebook Group has gradually
gained momentum and has created a wider
audience base. It has become a forum of
discussion for promoting Community TV,
which has seen an increase in requests
for community media participation.
During the plan period MISA Tanzania was
instrumental in reviving the Community
Media Network of Tanzania. The chapter
also hosted a community radio workshop
whose objective was to build capacity for
organisation of community radio stations
to promote community ownership and
content. It further conducted a survey to
assess the challenges facing community
radio in Tanzania in order to craft the
necessary interventions.
In
Zimbabwe,
representatives
of
community radio initiatives met the
Information Ministry and were asked to
arrange a follow up meeting on defining

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