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: 1.0 (2010: 1.1; 2007: 1.0) 3.5 Office bearers with the State and political parties as well as those with a financial interest in the broadcasting industry are excluded from possible membership on the board of the state/public broadcaster. The UBC Act is silent on issues of the political, financial and commercial interests of Board members. Article 4 (2) simply states that Board members “shall be appointed by the Minister from among prominent Ugandans of proven integrity by virtue of their qualifications, expertise and experience in the fields of broadcasting, technology, media law, business management, finance, and journalism”. Prior to their suspension in May 2011, Board members included government representatives. 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: 48 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2012 1.1 (2010:1.1; 2007:1.2)