SECTOR 1 issues and held three panel discussions and public lectures on the topic during 2010. 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: 1.3 (2005 = 1.0; 2007 = 1.1; 2009 = 1.1) 1.9 Websites and blogs are not required to register with or obtain permission from state authorities. If one would like a .bw domain registered, then registration with the state, through Botswana Telecommunication Corporation, is necessary. To date, it is not known if any websites have been denied registration. However, if one wants to register a .net or a .com, it does not have to be registered with the state, as this is done internationally. Under the Media Practitioners Act (once it is operational) all publications in Botswana, including electronic publications, will have to be registered with the Statutory Press Council. 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: 2.7 (2005 = n/a; 2007 = n/a; 2009 = 1.0) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2011 19