SECTOR 3 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. The Broadcasting Act of 1998 subscribes to the three tiers of broadcasting: public, commercial and community. However, a draft Broadcasting Policy has yet to be passed and no regulations have been implemented in this regard. Due to the lack of an implementing framework, the legislation concerning public and community broadcasting is on hold. State broadcasting is operated as an organ of government and thus is not under the jurisdiction of the National Broadcasting Board (NBB), which only has the power to license private broadcasters. Government officials have previously argued that community broadcasting could be used to divide the country, as was the case with radio in the Rwandan genocide. 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: 40 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2011 2.0 (2005 = 1.8; 2007 = 1.7; 2009 = 1.1)