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.

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