SECTOR 3 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: 4.5 3.9 The state/public broadcaster offers diverse programming formats for all interests. According to the panel, the exceptionally high number of satellite dishes is the most persuasive evidence of the public’s discontent with programmes proposed by the public broadcaster. Regarding political issues, the public broadcaster displays a monolithic image; a reflection of the ruling party. This has earned it certain names that speak volumes about the esteem of citizens: “The Orphan”, “The Unique”, “The Compulsory” or “The Zero”. Despite the fact that a multi-party system is enshrined in the Constitution, radio and television stations do not broadcast discussions and debates to reflect this pluralism except during a very short period in the early 90s. Moreover, certain minorities feel marginalized by public broadcasters because there are no programmes that are tailored to their needs. 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: 1.3 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ALGERIA 2009 47