SECTOR 4 4.3 The media cover the full spectrum of events, issues and cultures, including business/economics, cultural, local and investigative stories. Generally speaking the panel deems that print media and the broadcasting sector offer something for everybody. Specialised Ivorian newspapers (business, news, sports) keep proliferating. Even though the coverage of religious services still dominates in the broadcasting sector, one can point out that investigative topics are indeed represented across the spectrum of Ivorian media. This kind of article is in fact rewarded with the Ebony prize. Launched in early 2012 L’éléphant Déchainé is a recent, accomplished example of an Ivorian investigative newspaper. It was launched in January 2012 and one waits to see if it will continue as, sadly, only few of the new titles survive the market. They often discontinue their publication after just a few months due to financial pressures in some cases the standard also quickly drops, as in the case of Nord/Sud. Scores: Individual scores: 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: 3.9 (2009: 4.4) 4.4. Equal opportunities regardless of race or ethnicity, social group, gender/sex, religion, disabilities and age are promoted in media houses. Ivorian media bodies promote equal opportunities; all ethnic, religious and racial groups, people living with disabilities are represented. Women in positions of responsibility are few in numbers but this is not the reflection of sexist attitudes. Once they have a qualification, they often prefer taking up positions, for example in the field of communication, that are financially better rewarded than those in the media sector. 108 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER COTE D’IVOIRE 2012