SECTOR 2 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: 2.3 (2009: 3.4) 2.9 The country has a coherent ICT policy or the government implements promotional measures, which aim to meet the information needs of all citizens, including marginalised communities. The Ivorian government has a Ministry of Post and Information Communication Technology and legislation on ICTs. The Minister, like in all other sectors, has to present policies and actions to have these implemented. The most recent measure announced, foresees provisions to stabilise Internet costs. The average price for one hour’s Internet access in Abidjan comes to 200 CFA (€0.30), at present and Internet cafés are widespread. Rural areas, however, are not that fortunate: there are still many places in the north of the country where the Internet is not accessible. Five mobile phone operators share Côte d’Ivoire’s market. They also sell Internet sticks, which are still a bit expensive but allow for individual access. 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: 1.8 (2009: 3.1) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER COTE D’IVOIRE 2012 89