SECTOR 1 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 (2010=1.3; 2008=1.7; 2006=1.6) 1.4 The Government makes every effort to honour regional and international instruments on freedom of expression and freedom of the media. When the government attends international meetings, it tends to sign every protocol that is presented. The SADC Protocol on Information, Sports and Culture and the African Union Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression have been signed but that is where it stops. There is nothing in the Constitution that compels the government to domesticate protocols that it has signed and ratified. There are no consultations in the follow up to ratifications and so the public is not aware of what government has agreed to, in terms of protocols. Sometimes journalists become aware of protocols that have been signed by government but do not publicise this information. “As media practitioners we have to ensure that we engage with government and discuss what has been signed and the impact it has on the country.” 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: 18 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2012 2.1 (2010 = 1.0; 2008 =n/a ; 2006 = n/a)