Community Radios and the Socio-Economic Development of the North-West Region of Cameroon: Case of the Donga Mantung Community Radio
This article is aimed at evaluating the contributions of community radios to the development of regions. Qualitative and quantitative research designs were adopted added to secondary data (published, unpublished sources and the internet). The data derived was coded and analysed to come out with the following findings that Donga-Mantung community radio has significantly contributed to the local development of the division in the following ways. First, the community radio contributes to improvement in the agricultural activities of the local population. Second, the Donga Mantung community radio helps in promoting the culture of the people as well as the general sensitisation of the people. Third, the station has provided a forum for Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) to reach out to the larger population by undertaking advertisements at very affordable fees. Fourth, the station contributes in sensitising the public on health issues focusing on AIDS prevention, vaccination and family planning.
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2017
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Authors: | Wutofeh, Wuchu Cornelius |
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International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD). - IGI Global, ISSN 1935-567X, ZDB-ID 2703385-5. - Vol. 9.2017, 4 (01.10.), p. 1-11
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Publisher: |
IGI Global |
Subject: | Community Radio | Poverty Alleviation | Community Development | Livelihood | North West Region |
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