SECTOR 3 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: 1.1 3.6 The state/public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner that protects it from political interference through its budget and from commercial pressure. State media depend on financial allocations by the Ministry of Communication earmarked in the state budget. Budgetary engagements are made by the Minister of Communication and the Minister of Relations with the parliament. The public broadcaster lacks other independent means to raise money. Even though it accepts advertising, the money is considered the revenue of the Ministry of Communication . During a highly controversial interview earlier in 2013, the director of the state television said he managed nothing, when asked about the financial straits of the corporation. 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: 1.2 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO 2013 109