PART B: THE DEMANDS OF STAKEHOLDERS - SECTION 1. CONCEPTS AND DEFINITONS
a. The concept of “ Community” is built from components like “same interests”, “same values”, “same aspirations”,” cultural affinity”, “living together”.
b. “Community” is therefore defined as “a group of people of the same interests, sharing same values and aspirations with cultural affinity or living together in a particular geographical location”,
c. The “Community” in community radio encompasses geographical and interest communities.
d. The concept of Community Radio is built on the following characteristics:
i. It is based in the community and accountable
to it
ii. It is independent of government, donors, advertisers or other institutions.
iii. It is participatory: the community must participate in the management/direction and programming of the station.
iv. It promotes community-driven development and social change
v. It is a not-for-profit venture.
e. “Community Radio” is therefore defined as “radio which is for, by and about the community, whose ownership and management is representative of the community, which pursues a social development agenda and which is non- profit”. |
