The long-ingrained culture of secrecy still exists and civil servants still need to be
educated on the fact that they are holding official information on behalf of the
citizens.
Even if information is available, it is not accessible to the majority of the people
because most documents are in English.

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: 			

1.9

(2007: 2.7)

1.9
Websites and blogs are not required to register
with, or obtain permission, from state authorities.
Analysis:

The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy requires
registration of Internet Service Providers (ISP) only, not websites and blogs.

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: 			

26

AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2010

4.1

(2007: n/a)

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