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their organisation's goal\mission was to incorporate the use of lCTs in the
development of women in South Africa.
Lastly, ALIN-EA's respondent reported that the mission of the network was
to improve the development practices and livelihoods of communities in the
arid areas of Eastern Africa by enhancing the capacity of community
development workers (CDWs) to generate, access and share appropriate
information.
8.4.2 Purpose of organizations
The respondents were asked to briefly explain what the purpose of their
organization was. This question sought to clarify the rationale behind each of
the four organizations and their accruing functions.
To this end, the NCRF respondent explained that the NCRF was established
with the purpose of lobbying for the diversification of the airwaves in South
Africa, and fostering a dynamic broadcasting environment in the country
through the establishment of community radio stations.
According to the AfriAfya respondent, the purpose of AfriAfya is to improve
the health standards of the rural community through the proVision of
re packaged information. While the purpose of ALIN-EA is to support
Community Development Workers (CDWs) through the encouragement and
exchange of ideas on development work, Women'snet respondents reported
that their purpose was to enhance capacity building, and information
creation and dissemination through electronic and print media.
8.4.3 Positions in the organizations
The respondents were asked to state the positions they held within their
respective organisations. The aim of this question was to determine the
respondents scope of management and the extent to which they influence
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