SECTOR 3 3.4 The state/public broadcaster is accountable to the public through a board representative of society at large and selected in an independent, open and transparent manner. Analysis: There is no board for Botswana Television (BTV) or Radio Botswana 1 and 2, as they are run as government departments, where staff are employed as information officers hired by the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 1.0 (2005 = 1.0; 2007 = 1.0) 3.5 Office bearers with the state and political parties, as well as those with a financial interest in the broadcasting industry, are excluded from possible membership on the board of the state/public broadcaster. Analysis: Botswana Television and Radio Botswana 1 and 2 do not have boards. 46 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2009