SECTOR 3 In principle, the directors of national radio and television are appointed by the board. However, in practice this is not the case and these appointments are at the discretion of the Minister. 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: 1.0 (2006 = 1.1; 2008 = 1.0) 3.5 Office bearers with the state and political parties, as well as those with a financial interest in the broadcasting industry, are excluded from possible membership on the board of the state/public broadcaster. There is no board of RNM and TVM that would be representative of and accountable to the public. There are no known criteria for the appointment of board members and decisions are left to the discretion of the Ministry of Communications. 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: 104 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MADAGASCAR 2010 1.0 1.0 (2006 = 1.0; 2008 = 1.0)