[Project] Tanzania - IMRA & JPU

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TYPE	Infrastructure
BUILDER	Tanzania
CLIENT	Tanzania
SITE LOCATION	Tanzania
PROJECT NAME	IMRA & JPU
PROJECT COST	2,023,000.00
COMPLETION DATE	06/07/2025
PROJECT INFORMATION	Following the passage of the Tanzania Media Independence and Journalist Protection Act​ - An Act to guarantee media freedom, safeguard the rights and safety of journalists, and ensure the independence of media institutions from political and governmental interference - The Independent Media Regulatory Authority (IMRA) and Journalist Protection Unit (JPU) are to be established. Independent Media Regulatory Authority (IMRA) Independent Media Regulatory Authority (IMRA) Regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, internet, telecommunications and postal industries of Tanzania. Core Functional Areas: Licensing & oversight Legal compliance Investigations Public accountability & transparency Research and reporting Administrative support Recruitment Capital Directors & Executives: 5 Legal & Policy: 15 Monitoring & Compliance: 20 Admin & HR: 10 Research & Outreach: 20 IT & Support: 10 Subtotal:85 - $511,000 Office equipment, servers, systems: $180,000 Headquarters lease & renovation: $120,000 Official vehicles (4–5 units): $80,000 Legal & HR consultancy: $60,000 Branding, public identity, website: $20,000 Subtotal:$460,000 Total IMRA Setup Cost: $971,000 (PPP-Adjusted) Journalist Protection Unit (JPU) Journalist Protection Unit (JPU) Specialised unit within the police force. Core Functional Areas: Risk assessment for journalists Rapid response to threats/attacks Surveillance and security support Public accountability & transparency Coordination with prosecutors and human rights bodies Training and public education Recruitment Capital Central Command Unit: 5 Regional Field Officers: 60 Investigators: 10 Support & Liaison: 20 Subtotal:95 - $492,000 Secure communications & surveillance: $120,000 Patrol and response vehicles (8–10): $200,000 Equipment (radios, bodycams, armour): $120,000 Command centre & coordination rooms: $80,000 Incident reporting hotline & systems: $40,000 Subtotal:$560,000 Total JPU Setup Cost: $1,052,000 (PPP-Adjusted)
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