SECTOR 3

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: 			

2.1

3.11 The state/public broadcaster offers as much
diverse and creative local content as economically
achievable.
Panelists were divided on this issue. Some felt that there is no local content which
might be described as creative and offering variety. Others said there were at
least some commendable initiatives, among them the regional journal on TVT
which provides information on what is happening in places away from the centre.
Radio Lomé offers news in two local languages. However, it broadcasts the same
programme nationwide and there are no magazines or documentaries on radio
that deal with local issues.
National TV sends out regional teams all over the country to cover events and
produce programmes, but the lack of resources does not allow them to do on-site
and on-time editing. As a result events will be covered on air only 2 to 3 days later.
The only exception are visits of the President of the Republic anywhere in the
country: the head of state has his own dedicated media contingent with all the
necessary logistics.

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: 			

2.5

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