SECTOR 3 3.11 The state/public broadcaster offers as much diverse and creative local content as economically achievable. ORTM offers mostly local content and enormous efforts are deployed to achieve this. In terms of its radio offerings, all eight regional stations are operational and offer a considerable amount of diverse, local content. ORTM’s only television station also provides plenty of diverse, local content. 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: 4.5 (2008 = 3.5 ; 2006 = 4.9) 3.12 Community broadcasting enjoys special promotion given its potential to broaden access by communities to the airwaves. Private radio stations, known as local rural radios (or proximity radios), are registered as either commercial or associative (community or religious.) Community radio stations in Mali are governed by the same regulations as private, commercial radio stations, and are subject to the same restrictions in relation to specifications, charges and taxes. An associative radio station is defined as an urban, pre-urban or rural radio station of which the main activities are essentially dedicated to the satisfaction of community needs. Community radio stations have a non-profit-making objective and do not generate most of their income from advertisements. Such radio stations must broadcast national, local programmes for 70 per cent of their airtime and they must promote local culture. The management and operation of an associative radio station are ensured by a board, a management committee and a technical administration. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MALI 2010 115