Cameroon • Non commercial local radio station, 5 million CFA francs (about 10142 US dollars) • Commercial local radio station, 10 million CFA francs (about 20284 US dollars) • Non commercial national radio station, 10 million CFA francs (about 20284 US dollars) • Commercial national radio station, 50 million CFA francs (about 101420 US dollars) • Non commercial local TV channel, 10 million CFA francs (about 20284 US dollars) • Commercial local TV channel, 50 million CFA francs (about 100420 US dollars) • Non-commercial national TV channel, 25 million CFA francs (about 50710 US dollars) • Commercial national TV channel, 100 million CFA francs (about 202840 US dollars) Panellists thought such huge amounts were in a way deterring Cameroonians from venturing into the sector. It was also noted that sometimes some individuals decide to ignore the law. In 2002, two stations were closed in Bamenda in the North Western region of Cameroon and when the proprietors contacted the Minister in charge, the latter did not seem to be aware of what had happened. The panellists noted that the problem with Cameroonian laws arises when it is said that the implementation will be determined by a subsequent text. SCORES Individual scores: 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 4, 3, 3, 5, 5 Average Score: 3.4 4 African Media Barometer - Cameroon 2008