SECTOR 2 a particular readership and this in itself might add another facet to the crisis. Where concentrated media power is used in favour of a political faction or even a politician, journalistic ethics are really put to the test. Indeed, it is not uncommon for journalists working in such media outlets to be subject to an openly biased editorial line. 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: 1.5 (2006 = 2.0; 2008 = 1.8) 2.6 Government promotes a diverse media landscape with economically viable and independent media outlets. The government has not put any measures in place to help create the conditions in which a diversified media landscape and economically viable media outlets would flourish. The state provides no support in terms of subsidies or preferential rates for newsprint or equipment. There are no special considerations for media outlets, whether in the form of financial aid or tax benefits. 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: 92 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MADAGASCAR 2010 1.2 (2006 = n/a; 2008 = n/a)