SECTOR 3 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 = 1.1) 3.6 The editorial independence of the state/public broadcaster from political influence is guaranteed by law and practised. Analysis: Because Botswana Television and Radio Botswana 1 and 2 are run as government departments, headed by the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, they are directly influenced by the state and editorial independence is not possible. 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) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2009 47