A seven-year programme initiated to build a network of 160
self-managed, solar-powered, rural radio broadcasting stations in
Niger. The stations aim to facilitate access to information and
social and economic development. Local listening groups have been set
up with Baygen wind-up and solar-powered radios. 30-watt broadcasting
units are perated by local managers and translators to produce local
versions and programme content is sourced from Africa Learning
Channel and fristar/Francophonie Channel, downloaded from
Worldspace's digital audio satellite.
http://www.comminit.com/africa/experiences/pds12004/experiences-2205.html
