Emisoras comunitarias del sur del Tolima y Política pública de radiodifusión comunitaria en Colombia: Un escenario en tensión

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the tensions that come up between Community Radio Stations and the Community Broadcasting National Policy. Four radio stations from south Tolima were analyzed to help planning future National Public Policies and reviewing the current one. The methodology is qualitative to fit the characterisation processes. Identifying the tensions between the Radio Stations state implies the characterisation of the Community Radio Stations and the documentary review of the Public Policy of Community Communication.

Dialogue and public incidence achieved in every context shows the political culture, citizens' involvement, and Community Radio Stations' capability to reach people. It also reflect who are the most respected people and institutions, the trusted ones and the untrusworthy ones. Finally, it shows the role for every actor and what they owe to the community.