SECTOR 3

radios, even had to limit advertising to 20% of the maximum revenues in order to
re-establish the initial mandate of local radios.
Most of the panellists deem that the State does make efforts given that it has
established particular conditions for this type of radio. It hence exempts them
from licence fees: while a normal radio station pays 15 million CFA (€22,900) a
year, community radios pay the State a symbolic amount of 150,000 CFA (about
€229).
At present, even though community radios are organised (a Community) Radio
Union of Côte d’Ivoire’s exists), legally recognised and supported by the State,
they still struggle to cover their costs (the problem notably applies to paying staff).

Scores:
Individual scores:

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1

Country does not meet indicator

2

Country meets only a few aspects of indicator

3

Country meets some aspects of indicator

4

Country meets most aspects of indicator

5

Country meets all aspects of the indicator

Average score:

3.2 (2009: 3.9)

Average score for sector 3:

2.5 (2009: 2.9)*

The indicators were reviewed, changed and shifted in 2008/2009. Therefore the sector scores are not comparable to
scores of previous AMBs.

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