MOZAMBIQUE
Sector III:
Broadcasting regulation is transparent and 			
		
independent; the state broadcaster is transformed
		
into a truly public broadcaster.
3.1.

Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body 			
adequately protected against interference, particularly of 		
a political and economic nature.

Analysis:
In Mozambique there are organs that are claimed to be regulators.
However, their independence is, at best, questionable. As far as
broadcasting is concerned, there is no regulating body in the country. There is the Mozambique National Institutive of Communications
(Instituto Nacional das Comunicações de Moçambique) (INCM) that
is confined to grant frequencies. The High Media Council (Conselho
Superior da Comunicação Social) (CSCS) attempts to be a regulator
but various problems including structural problems, make it impossible to fulfil such role.
Individual scores: 			

1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1

Average score: 			

1.0

3.2.

The appointments procedure for members of the regulatory
body is open and transparent and involves civil society.

Analysis:
There is no specific regulating body for broadcasting in Mozambique.
Individual scores: 			

1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1

Average score: 			

1.0

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African Media Barometer - Mozambique 2007

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