Convergence of the Internet and broadcasting is a critical priority in developing countries and is already happening in many areas. Strategies to bring the power of communications to rural communities marry the power and reach of radio broadcasting with the power and interactivity of the Internet.
Radio delivers information to many listeners.
The Internet enables the community to send back information, as well as to ask questions, request and seek information, and communicate with specialists. Radio will be the last mile that can localize, repackage, translate, and broadcast content from national and international sources. Telecenters will provide access to the Internet and to computers, telephone service, and radio broadcasting. They can broadcast or retransmit radio programming, and they can also play the radios that receive the programs. They can draw upon the content provided by the Internet to create their own local programs.