SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 3.7 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 1.1 (2005 = 1.0) The editorial independence of the public broadcaster from commercial pressure and political influence is guaranteed by law and practised. ANALYSIS: There is no law on public broadcasting in Botswana and thus no guarantee of editorial independence of any sort. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 3.8 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 1.0 (2005 = 1.0) The public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner that protects it from arbitrary interference with its budget. ANALYSIS: There is no such protection against arbitrary interference. The state broadcaster is funded by the government, which can cut or increase funding at its discretion. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 3.9 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 1.0 (2005 = 1.0) The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. ANALYSIS: Botswana does not have a public broadcasting service. 85 percent of the population has access to national radio. For television the figures are 40 percent via terrestrial signals and 100 percent via satellite. Accessibility is being improved continuously. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 3.10 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4 3.9 (2005 = 3.1) The public broadcaster offers diverse programming for all interests. ANALYSIS: Although Botswana does not have a public broadcast service, it was conceded that the state broadcaster offers diverse programming. Overall, programming on radio seems more diverse So This Is Democracy? 2007 -164- Media Institute of Southern Africa