SECTOR 1 The Media Freedom Committee for Zambia, in association with the World Association of Newspapers, is part of the Free Press initiative in various countries. It includes members from various media organisations, including journalists and editors. 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: Score of previous years: ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ 3.8 2017 = 4.1 1.11 Media legislation evolves from meaningful consultations among state institutions, citizens and interest groups Consultations do take place but are generally regarded as not meaningful. The Media Development Policy that was debated since 1996, for instance, was only adopted in 2021. It took a long time because of a lack of meaningful consultation. Scores: Individual scores: 18 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: Score of previous years: 2.0 2017 = 3.2 Overall Score for Sector 1: 2.4 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZAMBIA 2021 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓