"This handbook explains how to 'set up, manage and sustain community radio', and gives guidelines for understanding 'the role community radio plays in social and economic development.' Here, community radio is understood as an important tool to strengthen democratic structures and to rebuild civil s
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ociety. A whole chapter is dedicated to the importance of human rights, and, as the publication has a regional focus on South Africa, to the South African constitution and its effects on the communication sector. Emphasis is also given to the underlying ethical agenda of community radio journalism, such as reporting gender fairly, and to aspects of radio production, eg, presentation and technical preparation. The handbook is structured in an easy to read manner: each chapter begins with a summary and contains 'let's make it clear' boxes and real life examples, as well as 'handy hints', checklists and additional boxes where difficult words are explained or where background information is provided." (commbox)
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"This short primer is based on the experience of Tambuli, one of the first community radio stations in the Philippines. The primer is divided into two sections: Section A comprises definitions of community radio and an introduction to the necessary technical equipment, to management and to codes of
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conduct; section B is on programming, the nature of radio and its possibilities, and shows the different formats which can be used. Two things are special about the primer: Firstly, it explains what kind of equipment is needed, what it costs and what must be considered when choosing a transmitter, an antenna tower, and a suitable location for broadcasting. Furthermore, it gives advice on studio acoustics and on policies for operating a transmitter. Secondly, it outlines general characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of radio which should be kept in mind by those who have not worked with radio before, such as: 'radio lacks permanence. The audience may not read and re-read messages as in the print press', or 'radio appeals to disadvantaged groups. Being portable and inexpensive it is affordable to the common people, especially to farmers, fishermen and rural audiences." (commbox)
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"The creation of a radio involves having clear goals and knowing all its aspects, limits and contraints. This book offers to the radio promoter the technical, administrative, financial and managerial elements that are necessary to plan the project. Future directors of a managers of the technical sec
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tors will find here indispensable information on how to make the radio station move and how to make the work proceed in the context of limited resources and means." (Back cover)
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"This reader 'aims to show that ordinary people, even non-technical rural folk, can plan, set up, manage and produce radio programmes by themselves with a minimum of dependence on outside help, whether for technical advice and training or for funds and equipment.' To do so, it highlights case studie
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s from several countries like Homa Bay Radio in Kenya, Radio Apam in Ghana, Radio Sagarmatha in the Kathmandu valley, Tambuli Community radio in the Philippines and others, and it explains the main factors for planning a community radio station, eg, examining the legal framework, applying for a license or doing preparatory work in the community. Moreover, it briefly explains the technical background of broadcasting, such as the difference between AM and FM broadcasting, as well as the basics about the equipment which is needed. What makes the publication particularly interesting is its perspective on community involvement in every step of setting up a radio station - which is, as many community radio stations are built up by institutions like NGO's, churches or universities, not something to be taken for granted." (commbox)
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"Instead of telling you what to do at your station, this handbook will give you guidelines about the things you should be thinking of and at what stage of the setting up or operation of the station." (Introduction)
"This resource guide briefly outlines what it takes to set up a community radio station. Firstly, it gives an overview of the African community radio environment, followed by a definition of community radio. The basic steps towards establishing a community radio station are presented, ie, developing
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a mission statement, clearly defining an organisational structure, and providing training in technical and programming skills. To keep a realistic view on the challenges of community radio stations, it can be useful to read the chapter on "problems you should expect to encounter", listing difficulties such as ensuring and sustaining participation, maintaining volunteer involvement, balancing fundraising activities, etc. The appendices provide further readings, an introduction to AMARC and contact addresses to possible funders and training centres. The publication does not give extensive instructions, but can be suitable for those seeking to gain a first and general insight into setting up community radio stations in an African context." (commbox)
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"Créer une radio implique d'en connaître tous les enjeux, les limites et les contraintes et d'en maîtriser les contenus. Ce manuel se propose de fournir tous les éléments nécessaires à chaque étape de la construction d'un tel projet : techniques, administratifs, de mise en onde, de financeme
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nt et de gestion. Futurs chefs d'antennes, directeurs de stations ou techniciens y trouveront les notions de base indispensables au démarrage et au bon fonctionnement de l'entreprise, principalement dans un contexte de ressources et de moyens limités." (Dos de couverture)
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"Este guia descreve o papel das estações de rádio comunitária na construção participativa da democracia e do desenvolvimento em África — e oferece ideias práticas de como tais estações podem ser estabelecidas. Fornece uma compreensão da popularidade renovada da rádio comunitária, bem
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como ainda as razões pela qual é controversa, e talvez perturbadora, do ponto de vista dos radiodifusores comerciais e públicos. É preciso Iembrar que as definições e os exemplos referidos neste guia são dinámicos e que o conceito de 'rádio comunitária‘ devia ser revisto ou redefinido consoante as condições sociais existentes. Espera-se que este guia possa fornecer informação relevante para aqueles que gostariam de iniciar uma estação de rádio comunitária numa comunidade em particular, fazer lobby por uma Iegislação que permita o desenvolvimento da rádio comunitária no seu país, ou reforçar o desenvolvimento duma estação de rádio comunitária já existente. No entanto, esta pubIicação não é um manual para formação. Os assuntos mencionados necessitam de revisão de modo a responder aos desafios do dia à dia e aos problemas que as estações de rádio comunitária enfrentam." (Preâmbulo)
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