MAURITIUS Sector 3: Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent, the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body adequately protected against interference, particularly of a political and economic nature. ANALYSIS: Broadcasting in Mauritius is regulated by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), which is in charge of granting licences, and the Information Communication Technology Authority (ICTA), which deals with radio frequencies and licences for other technologies such as mobile phones. Aspirant broadcasters have to apply first to the IBA for a licence and then to the ICTA for a frequency. . The chairperson of the IBA board is appointed by the President of the Republic on the advice of the Prime Minister in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition. Board members include a representative of the Ministry in charge of information, a representative of the Attorney-General’s Office, a representative of the Ministry of Arts and Culture, the chairperson of the ICTA and no less than 3 or more than 5 persons who shall be appointed by the Minister responsible for information, having regard to their experience in the field of broadcasting policy and technology, media issues, frequency planning, entertainment, education or in any other related activities. No person can be a member of the board if he/she is a member of the National Assembly, an office bearer of a political party or political organisation, or if he/she, his/her spouse or any of his/ her children has a financial interest in broadcasting, advertising or audio-visual production. The appointment procedure for the board of the ICTA is similar, with the chairperson also appointed by the President on the advice of the 18 African Media Barometer - Mauritius 2008