SECTOR 3 objectives that do not add value in any way to the potential in the regions of the country. his lack of production has obliged some journalists to abandon their editorials in pursuit of positions in the ministries. Each of the ministries now has a communication department with very eicient units, who subcontract their tasks to communication agencies when the need arises. 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: 1.8 (2007 = 3.1 ; 2009 = 2.1) 3.12 Community broadcasting enjoys special promotion by the government given its potential to broaden access by communities to the airwaves. he speciic characteristic of community radio in Benin is that it draws 20% of its revenue from advertising, and it is to be headed by a board of directors that represent the community. his is seldom adhered to in practice and the landscape is dotted with all manner of radios. As a result of their closeness to the grass root population, the government supported the community radios by distributing motors, generators and transmitters not forgetting the assistance that is given to all the media in the country. In order to promote community broadcasting, the annual fees for operating a radio station have been reduced to 200,000 CFA. ORTB also contributes by giving technical support and taking care of the salaries of the directors of certain community radios such as that of Ouesse, Lola or Tanguieta. he most striking indicator on the promotion of community broadcasting in Benin is illustrated by the rate of viability of community radios which is as high as 100%. In reality, of the 50 community radios there was no record of any ever having been shut down. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BENIN 2011 113