3.6 Persons who have vested interests of a political or commercial nature are excluded from possible membership in the board, i.e. office bearers with the state and political parties as well as those with a financial interest in the broadcasting industry. ANALYSIS: There are no clear guidelines on appointment to the Board relating to political interests and affiliations. Appointments to the Board change with changing political regimes. As a result, the tenure of board members is unstable and this inhibits evolution of structures for efficient delivery of service. SCORES: Individual scores: 1,1,1,1,1,,2,1,1 Average score: 1.1 (2005=1.0) 3.7 The editorial independence of the public broadcaster from commercial pressure and political influence is guaranteed by law and practiced. ANALYSIS: There is no editorial independence for the public broadcaster. It is controlled by the government and demonstrates bias towards existing regime. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1 Average score: 1.3 (2005=1.0) 3.8 The public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner that protects it from arbitrary interference with its budget. ANALYSIS: The public broadcaster is inadequately funded. The broadcaster has to go to private business interests to survive. It means the broadcasters’ independence can sometimes be compromised by commercial interests. 13