MAURITIUS SCORES: Individual scores: 1,3,3,2,4,3,3,3,4,3 Average score: 2.9 2.5 Community broadcasting enjoys special promotion given its potential to broaden access by poor and rural communities. ANALYSIS: There is no community broadcasting in Mauritius and no demand for it. One reason may be the smallness of the island. SCORES: Individual scores: 1,2,2,1,1,1,1,1,2,1 Average score: 1.3 2.6 The editorial independence of print media published by a public authority is protected adequately against undue political interference. ANALYSIS: There are no print media published by a public authority in Mauritius. Not applicable African Media Barometer - Mauritius 2008 13