report summed up some of the main issues facing the country as decentralisation, gender equality, education, food security and the respect of freedoms. 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: 3.5 (2008 = n/a; 2006 = n/a) 1.5 Print publications are not required to obtain permission to publish from state authorities. Legally, there is no need to obtain authorisation from the State to publish a newspaper in Mali. The intention to publish must nevertheless be declared to the prosecutor according to the law: In accordance with Article 7 of law N°00-46/ AN-RM of July 7, 2000 governing media management and libel acts: “Before the publication of any newspaper or periodic print, a release declaration will be made to the prosecutor of the court of first instance, containing the following information: the title of the newspaper or periodic print and its mode of publication; the name and the address of the publishing director; the name of the Printers where it must be printed; the average print run foreseen.” Every document is subject to a Formal Deposit with the relevant institution. (Article 9). Radio and television stations are, however, subject to permit requirement. 84 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MALI 2010