SECTOR 3

3.2 Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body
that is adequately protected by law against interference and whose board is not dominated by any particular political party and is appointed – in an open
way - involving civil society and not dominated by any
particular political party.
Cameroon has no broadcast regulatory body. In the absence of such a body, the
National Communication Council (NCC) is often considered the sector regulator,
and habitually receives complaints from the public. Even though the majority of
NCC members are journalists, the board is not considered independent because
its members are appointed by the head of state, and usually without broad
consultation. The organ also lacks financial independence and its members do
not enjoy security of tenure. The renewal of its mandate is at the discretion of
the head of state.

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:

2.0 (2008=n/a; 2011=1.2)

3.3 The body, which regulates broadcasting services
and licences, does so in the public interest and ensures
fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing
society at large.
In September 2014, the National Communication Council produced a document
outlining the procedures and steps for receiving and treating media complaints
through the Council. The document was developed amid criticisms that the
Council was arbitrarily suspending news organs and sanctioning journalists
without due process. The document sought to render the process more open.

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