SECTOR 1 1.10 The state does not seek to block or filter internet content unless laws provide for restrictions that serve a legitimate interest and are necessary in a democratic society. Analysis: The panel felt there was not enough information or instances of any attempt to interfere with internet content to come to any firm conclusion on this indicator. With The Regulation of Interception of Communications Bill, and with more Ugandans using the Internet, however, the State may get interested in online content. 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: 2.9 (2007: n/a) 1.11 Civil society in general and media lobby groups actively advance the cause of media freedom. Analysis: In 2007, the report noted that civil society groups played a minimal role in advancing media freedom because they do not seem to appreciate the connection between their particular cause and that of media freedom. Media lobby groups, in particular, came in for criticism for being numerous but weak because of lack of a committed membership – not paying membership fees, for example – that would take the promotion of media freedom seriously. At last count, in 2006, there were 56 media associations in Uganda, some of them just funds-driven groups – they come up when there is an opportunity to tap some donor money. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2010 27