SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2 Average score: 1.5 (2005= 1.1) 2.6 The editorial independence of print media published by a public authority is protected adequately against undue political interference. ANALYSIS: There is no public print media authority. However, it can be argued that “public” would mean authority set up by an act of parliament, supported by public funds or created by constitutional offices. Examples would be commissions, local authorities and state corporations. In such cases there is no direct interference with their publishing outputs. Indeed information on such bodies is available on websites, although very scant. SCORES: Individual scores: 2, 2, 4, 1, 4, 1, 1, 3 Average score: 2.3 (2005= not scored) 2.7 Independent news agencies gather and distribute information for all media. ANALYSIS: Independent news agencies gather and distribute information for all media. These include AFP, Reuters, UPI, IPS Inter Press Service (IPS) and All Africa News Agencies. SCORES: Individual scores: 4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 2, 5 Average score: 4.5 (2005= 4.2) 2.8 Media diversity is promoted through adequate competition regulation/ legislation. 7