The 10 Traps to Avoid When You Want a Sustainable Community Radio
Empowerhouse (2012), 14 pp.
"Anyone working with community radio in one way or the other longs for a recipe on how to ensure long-term sustainability. Such a recipe does not exist. But there are a number of important factors that are crucial for sustainability - and a related number of traps on the way it is easy to fall into which will effectively undermine long-term sustainability." (Page 2)
1 Don’t think a community radio can be a ‘quick fix’!
2 Don’t begin the life of a radio with a studio and equipment!
3 Ownership comes from doing it yourself!
4 There is no such thing as a free volunteer!
5 Prepare for constant change!
6 A radio for all must be owned by all!
7 A power tool can cause harm!
8 Modesty and cleverness can get you far!
9 Know – and show – what you can do!
10 You are not alone!
2 Don’t begin the life of a radio with a studio and equipment!
3 Ownership comes from doing it yourself!
4 There is no such thing as a free volunteer!
5 Prepare for constant change!
6 A radio for all must be owned by all!
7 A power tool can cause harm!
8 Modesty and cleverness can get you far!
9 Know – and show – what you can do!
10 You are not alone!
