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1.10 The State does not seek to block or filter Internet
content unless laws provide for restrictions that serve
a legitimate interest and are necessary in a democratic
society.
In the last two years, there have been no instances of the government blocking
or filtering internet content.

Scores:
Individual scores:
1

Country does not meet indicator

2

Country meets only a few aspects of indicator

3

Country meets some aspects of indicator

4

Country meets most aspects of indicator

5

Country meets all aspects of the indicator

Average score:

4.5 (2010 = 3.3; 2008 = n/a; 2006 = n/a)

1.11 Civil society in general and media lobby groups
actively advance the cause of media freedom.
Organisations such as the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT), the Media Institute
of Southern Africa’s Tanzanian chapter (MISA Tanzania), the Tanzania Editor’s
Forum and the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), have been very active
in advancing the cause of media freedom. Media stakeholders have drafted
the Right to Information and the Media Services Bills, which were presented to
government in 2011. During 2012 World Press Freedom Day, the Deputy speaker
of Tanzania Parliament informed those gathered for the celebrations that the bills
will be tabled by November this year.
As a result of activities conducted by the MCT and MISA Tanzania, it was noted that
citizens are becoming more aware of media freedom and access to information
issues, and how these can impact their lives. However, such awareness is lacking
among ordinary people in villages and rural areas although both the MCT and
MISA Tanzania have demonstrated effort in taking activities such as World Press
Freedom Day celebrations to outlying areas.

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