SECTOR 4 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: 1.6 (2008 = 1.8) 4.6 Owners of established mainstream private media do not interfere with editorial independence. Media owners generally influence editorial operations, particularly when their interests are at stake. Most media houses in Cameroon are sole proprietorships and owners tend to concurrently assume the role of manager, publisher and editor. There are a few media houses that could be viewed as true enterprises, with shareholders and established boards. However, even in these instances, proprietors try to control editorial content. 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: 104 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER CAMEROON 2011 1.3 (2008 = 1.1)