SECTOR 1 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 4.8 (2007=n/a) 1.10 The state does not seek to block or filter internet content unless laws provide for restrictions that serve a legitimate interest and are necessary in a democratic society. The State is certainly eager to block or filter internet content. However, it has no means to do so apart from cutting electricity or the submarine cables. In principle, the HAAC should have a regulation to ensure the protection of citizens and democracy. However, no material means are available to this effect. General dispositions exist but there are no specific provisions of a practical nature to implement this regulation. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 80 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BENIN 2009 3.6 (2007=n/a)