SECTOR 1 The example was given of the recently tabled Uganda Communications Regulatory Authority Bill. There was a push from the private sector, the telecommunications companies in particular, for a one-stop regulator. Government consulted with the telecoms companies, but ignored broadcasters and other sections of the media. “They (government) found it convenient to consult with the telecoms companies but not the broadcasters. That is why broadcasters are asking for the law to be taken back.” Another panellist said: “I wouldn’t say it is meaningful consultation. Bills come up out of the blue and it is not clear who has been consulted.” 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: 2.3 (2010: 1.5; 2007: n/a) Average score for sector 1: 2.8 (2010: 2.5)* The indicators were reviewed, changed and shifted in 2008/2009. Therefore the scores of some indicators and sector scores are not comparable to scores of previous AMBs. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2012 27