SECTOR 3 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. There is no specific legislation in broadcasting per se, as a consequence of the Higher Information Council dissolving. In any case, television broadcasting is the exclusive preserve of the government. Consequently, there are no private television or radio stations whether for commercial or community broadcasting. However, the Information Act includes pertinent clauses regarding this issue. It is this Act that transforms national radio and television broadcasters to public and commercial ones. It is in accordance with this Act and an executive order of 1991 that technical specifications were prepared for the public broadcasting sector. Nevertheless, these technical specifications are hardly adhered to. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 42 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ALGERIA 2009 1.2