Established in 1985, the UNESCO award carries a purse of US $ 20, 000 and will be awarded to CRSC along with the Kenyan organization in Paris on Thursday, according to Raghu Mainali, coordinator of CRSC. [break]
According to UNESCO, the award recognizes a meritorious and innovative activity in improving communication in rural communities, especially in a developing country. The award is given every other year.
Mainali said that UNESCO is giving the award to CRSC for drafting ´Community Radio Performance System”. The World Association for Community Radio Broadcasters had nominated CRSC for the prize, stating that CRSC has contributed to making community radio transparent, sustainable and community-oriented.
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