Radio remains the world's most accessible tool for education and emergency news

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Radio remains the world's most accessible tool for education and emergency news

Reaching over 95 percent of the global population, radio serves as a vital lifeline for remote communities where internet access and electricity remain scarce or unreliable.

Radio is the most widely consumed medium globally because it requires minimal infrastructure and inexpensive equipment. UNESCO estimates that radio reaches the vast majority of people worldwide, providing critical news during natural disasters when cellular networks often fail.

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