edition-dw-akademie-in-the-service-of-the-public-functions-and-transformation-of-media-in-developing-countries-pdf

Characteristics Status Changes/Advancementsover the past yearsRegional structuresand reportingRadio Sagarmatha does not have correspondents or contributorsfrom outside of the Kathmandu valley in the regions ofthe country. The station does provide other community radiostations in the country through a pool set up by ACORABwith its programs and news. It also receives programs andcontent from community radios from other parts of thecountry.–Capacity buildingVolunteers and staffers receive training-on-the job by seniorcolleagues for a time period of 10 to 15 or more days whenthey start their job. There is the chance for university studentsto do a 45-day internship too. Radio Sagarmatha alsosends staffers to trainings that are organized on a nationallevel by ACORAB or NGOs. Moreover, trainings in cooperationwith international organizations are also offered.The various journalistictrainings by internationalorganizations offeredhelped Radio Sagarmathato evolve further. Asinternational funds in thepast years have shrunk,however, networking andmore effectively using theknowledge already gainedbecomes vital, but alsodifficult looking at thefluctuation that is commonfor the community radiosector overall. 17 years afterits establishment, longtermmentoringprogramscould be an effective strategictool for internationalorganizations too to helpRadio Sagarmatha to growfurther.Ethic codices, newsroomguidelines– –Public perceptionand support for themedia organizationRadio Sagarmatha is hugely popular in the Kathmandu valleyand has built up a reputation and respect for itself by beinga pioneer in its field. Especially decision makers use RadioSagarmatha to access information and to share their perspectivein public discussions.–220