SECTOR 2 From the point of view of the three essential functions of the media (to inform, educate and entertain), some panel members believe that the number of quality programmes is in fact minimal, bearing in mind public interest for the private broadcasting sector, particularly in the area of news, debate and entertainment programmes. Programmes such as “Diine ak jamono”,17 on the private television station Walf TV, and the general programme of Télévision Futurs Médias (TFM) are cited as examples. One panellist believed however that “the private broadcasters fail in the area of education”. There is a predominance of entertainment programmes. “And what entertainment!” exclaimed a member of the group. He deplored the fact that some entertainment programmes are presented as public interest broadcasts, while the airtime for broadcasting them has in fact been bought. For his part, another participant felt that they do not do the minimum at all. 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: 2.8 (2010:n/a; 2008:n/a; 2006:n/a) 2.11 The country has a coherent ICT policy and/or the government implements promotional measures, which aim to meet the information needs of citizens, including marginalised communities. In the area of information and communications technology, as well as in the telecommunications sector, Senegal stands out thanks to the numerous initiatives taken by the government together with sector players to develop and adapt the environment. As for the political, legal and regulatory framework, numerous texts have been adopted and have actually been implemented: telecommunications code (2002), telecommunications sectoral policy letter (2005), ICT cluster in the Accelerated 17 Religion and society. 96 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER SENEGAL 2013