SECTOR 2 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: 2.2 (2008 = 3.4; 2006 = 2.8) 2.2 Citizens’ access to domestic and international media sources is not restricted by state authorities. There are no restrictions placed by the state on access to domestic or international media sources. Price is the only inhibiting factor. 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: 4.8 (2008 = 5.0; 2006 = 4.8) 2.3 Efforts are undertaken to increase the scope of circulation of the print media, particularly to rural communities. Distribution patterns for print media are market-driven – they are only sold where a sizeable number of readers live and the number of returns is as low as possible because most publishers are cutting down on print runs as a cost saving measure. 30 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER SOUTH AFRICA 2010