SECTOR 3 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. The MBC is bound by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Act of 2000, and the Mauritius Broadcasting Authority Act of 1982. The IBA Act provided for the establishment of the Independent Broadcasting Authority – the body responsible for issuing radio and television licences , and for regulating the electronic and broadcast industry. The legal framework allows for public and commercial broadcasting, but does not define or make provision for community broadcasting. The IBA has granted licences to three private radio stations, but has not granted any licences for private local television stations. La Sentinelle has apparently put everything in place to start the first local privately owned commercial television station, but it has not been granted a licence Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 38 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MAURITIUS 2010 2.9 (2008 = 2.9)