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: 3.4 (2008 = 3.5 ; 2006 = 3.8) 3.10 The state/public broadcaster offers balanced and fair information in news and current affairs, reflecting the full spectrum of diverse views and opinions. « Malian TV usually only announces the end of a strike and never its beginning. » The national television station favours institutional (Government) information at the expense of other political practitioners and current affairs. There have been instances, for example, where strikes or marches organised by civil society organisations or by opposition political parties are not covered by the State television station. According to one panellist: “Malian TV usually only announces the end of a strike and never its beginning.” On the other hand, however, efforts are being made at the national radio stations to consider various views and opinions. 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: 114 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MALI 2010 2.0 (2008 = 1.9 ; 2006 = 2.3)