BROADCASTING DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH IN TANZANIA

This article presents an overview of broadcasting development and research in Tanzania, since coming to independence in 1961. Particular emphasis is given to the role of radio as a primary stimulus to the recent mass mobilization campaigns, and its support function in the on‐going national literacy project. The survey was undertaken from June, 1977, to July, 1978, during which time the author was visiting research professor at the University of Nairobi. One month was also spent in Dar Es Salaam during early 1978, interviewing relevant officials and researchers and assessing unpublished reports. The review incorporates published and unpublished material to mid‐1978.