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Media for sustainable development. Content survey: a baseline study report on sustainable development content/themes for community radio stations in Africa and Central America

Open Society Foundation (2004), 117 pp., tables
"The summary of findings for this study is drawn from extensive research conducted in the form of questionnaires and focus groups. The aim of the study was to assess the level at which community radio stations in Africa are involved in programming of content on sustainable development themes/ topics. Investigations conducted through the study indicate that in general, community radio stations are still struggling with producing content on sustainable development. One of the reasons is the lack of understanding and distinction of what sustainable content is especially in the specific context of the different communities. Findings however also indicate that despite challenges faced by the sector, community radio stations are making some efforts to produce programmes on sustainable content although they are also faced with challenges on identifying and working with relevant stakeholders for content development. This report makes specific recommendation on how community radio stations can improve on sustainable programming." (Executive summary of findings, p.5-6)
Contents
Introduction, 6
Scope of the Study, 8
Methodology, 8
Limitations, 9
Media Environment, 9
AMARC Africa Study, 14
PANOS Zambia Study, 24
Pronautra – Chiapas Study, 36
Summary of Findings, 108
Recommendations, 109
General Conclusions, 110
Annexes, 113