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At a meeting in Burkina Faso in July/August 2004 a forum of various Christian broadcasters working across Africa, was asked to think in a new way about strategy in Africa . Through discussion they could find ways to co-operate and work together pro-actively so that, with God’s help, the broadcast industry would be maximised at all levels.

They felt a body was needed that would enhance the use of available resources, facilitate strategies, prioritise response to ministry requests and share information. This included developing excellence in all areas of Christian broadcasting and avoiding duplication of effort.

At this time Africa by Radio, as a chapter of the World by Radio movement, was agreed upon as an inclusive body that could develop these goals in keeping with the vision and aims of World by Radio. Draft Vision and Mission Statements were worked on as well as the outline of the structure of Africa by Radio (AbR). An interim steering committee was appointed.

At a second meeting in Kenya these drafts and goals were tabled for discussion resulting in the Vision, Mission Statement, Structure and Values of Africa by Radio.