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. Ghana has no broadcasting legislation, and the Broadcasting Bill drafted in 2003 “is obsolete, and so behind on any developments. Even if we pass this bill, it does not address the important issues.” “That document is close to archaic, and we need to look at the new way of doing things.” Panellists agreed that much advocacy is needed around the development of a more contemporary broadcasting legislation that considers the ever-changing media environment. “There’s no use passing a law that can’t work. It needs to be revisited.” 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: 46 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER GHANA 2017 1.0 (2006:1.2; 2008:1.2; 2011:1.0; 2013:1.3)