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 for it to fulfil such a role. SCORES: 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 regulatory body for broadcasting in Mozambique. SCORES: Individual scores: 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1 Average score: 1.0 3.3. The body regulates broadcasting in the public interest and ensures fairness and a diversity of views that broadly represents society at large. Analysis: There is no regulatory body for broadcasting in Mozambique, thus such statement is not applicable. SCORES: Individual scores: 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1; 1 Average score: 1.0 3.4. The body’s decisions on licensing in particular are informed by a broadcasting policy developed in a transparent and inclusive manner. Analysis: There is no regulatory body as such in Mozambique. There is the INCM that has the responsiSo This Is Democracy? 2007 -184- Media Institute of Southern Africa