SECTOR 3

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:

2.1 (2010 = 3.3; 2008 = 1.1; 2006 = 1.0)

3.10 The state/public broadcaster offers balanced and
fair information in news and current affairs, reflecting
the full spectrum of diverse views and opinions.
Radio news do not extend beyond two minutes so there is not much diversity
or depth to the news. While television news is on for thirty minutes every day,
it often confines itself to two or three issues. One news item could run for 12
minutes or more.
The state broadcaster does not have producers and so newsreaders gather their
own information and compile the news.

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:

1.4 (2010 = 2.7; 2008 = 1.1; 2006 = 1.0)

AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2012

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