Community radio for development: : a case study of Radio Lumbini in Nepal
Baniya, Aleena (2014)
2014
Tiedotusoppi - Journalism and Mass Communication
Viestinnän, median ja teatterin yksikkö - School of Communication, Media and Theatre
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2014-05-26
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Media uses in Nepal especially in the rural parts of the country are dominated by radio. There are three main reasons behind the popularity of radio in Nepal: one is because it is affordable by both rich and poor, second is because it can be wireless and work without the facility of electricity and the third one is because it is appropriate for the illiterate population too. In this context community radios are seen as even better genre because it works within the community taking care of the needs of the people. This thesis is a case study about a community radio station called Radio Lumbini located in the western region of Nepal.
Radio Lumbini was founded in February 2000 with the support of UNESCO now run by the locals. Its main broadcasting language is Nepali with some programs in the local Tharu and Magar languages. It transmits 18 hours a day and its programs vary from current news affairs, educational programs to entertainment and social awareness.
The aim of the study is to explore on how important role does a community radio play in the overall development of a community. The concrete study questions are how does Radio Lumbini meet the needs of Manigram village community and how does it work with grassroots development motives within the community?
Data of this study includes personal interviews with the staff of Radio Lumbini and local authorities, focus group discussions and a survey questionnaire. Apart from this I have also included the outcome of my own observation and information collected from other sources.
Radio Lumbini was founded in February 2000 with the support of UNESCO now run by the locals. Its main broadcasting language is Nepali with some programs in the local Tharu and Magar languages. It transmits 18 hours a day and its programs vary from current news affairs, educational programs to entertainment and social awareness.
The aim of the study is to explore on how important role does a community radio play in the overall development of a community. The concrete study questions are how does Radio Lumbini meet the needs of Manigram village community and how does it work with grassroots development motives within the community?
Data of this study includes personal interviews with the staff of Radio Lumbini and local authorities, focus group discussions and a survey questionnaire. Apart from this I have also included the outcome of my own observation and information collected from other sources.