SECTOR 3 3.7 The state/public broadcaster offers diverse programming formats for all interests including local content and quality public interest programmes. Across the board consensus is that the news on the public broadcaster is dominated by the ruling party and government events. Reporting on anything else is minimal and there is little local content. Even though there are some specialised programmes dealing with development and social issues, they are widely considered insignificant. “For people working in other areas to get space on the airwaves of the public media, they have to pay.” Otherwise, the airwaves are filled by music. Scores: Individual scores: 110 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: 1.7 Average score for sector 3: 1.6 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO 2013