"This study is an exploratory analysis of FM Radio in Sub-Sarahan Africa with Ghana as the single case study. It seeks to describe the current situation of rural radio in the country including levels of rural development programming and community participation. Analysis focuses on the three main sectors of rural radio - community, commercial and GBC. As no comprehensive listing of rural stations is available, the study is able to identify 52 operational rural stations and their transition ranges. GBC stations covered a greater percentage of Ghana. However, community stations have the highest level of community development and participation. The study concludes that, while levels of rural development programming and participation are satisfactory, they can be increased. The coverage of rural radio in Ghana and its pluralistic character suggest that radio will remain a crucial medium of communication for rural peoples in Sub-Saharan Africa." (Abstract)