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)

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