MAURITIUS SCORES: Individual scores: 1,1,2,1,1,1,2,2,1,1 Average score: 1.3 3.8 The public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner that protects it from arbitrary interference with its budget. ANALYSIS: Three years ago, the MBC declared that it does not need subsidies from the state any more. The corporation’s funding comes mainly from the monthly license fee of Rs 100 paid by some 300,000 households. SCORES: Individual scores: 4,4,4,4,5,5,3,5,4,5 Average score: 4.3 3.9 The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. ANALYSIS: The MBC television channels as well as their radio services are accessible in every part of Mauritius, including the outlying island of Rodrigues. SCORES: Individual scores: 5,5,4,5,5,5,5,5,5,5 Average score: 4.9 24 African Media Barometer - Mauritius 2008