There is an advantage for the government when community radio is established in the communities. When we announce job vacancies that have been advertised by the local employment insurance office, the government stands to gain because someone may eventually find a job and pack a lunch to go to work every morning. When we announce early childhood education or vaccination clinics, and our radios do not bill the local organizations, we are already doing work for the government. Indeed, if we were to benefit more from this advertising support, it would be profitable.
On March 16th, 2010. See this statement in context.