SECTOR 1

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:

4.7 (2006: n/a; 2008: n/a; 2011: 5.0)

1.9 The state does not seek to block or filter Internet
content unless in accordance with laws that provide
for restrictions that serve a legitimate interest and are
necessary in a democratic society, and which are applied by independent courts.
It is believed that the state does not have the capacity to block or filter internet
content, and the general assumption is that such blocking or filtering is not
happening in Ghana.
The state has sought a conversation on what can be done in terms of regulating
new media, but no action has been taken as yet.

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:

4.8 (2006: n/a; 2008: n/a; 2011: 4.8)

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