The National Broadcasting Commission recognises Community Radio as part of Community Broadcasting, recognised by the African Charter on Broadcasting as the third tier of broadcasting. The Commission recognises it as a key agent of democratisation for social, cultural and economic development.  It is a non-profit, grassroots public broadcast service medium through which community members are able to contribute and foster civic  responsibility and integration.

The Commission is working with the government to establish a proper framework for the licensing of Community Broadcast Stations, such that they shall be truly owned and controlled by the community.