SECTOR 4 4.9 Media professionals have access to training facilities offering formal qualification programmes as well as opportunities to upgrade skills. Analysis: A number of universities offer degree courses in journalism. Makerere University now also has a master’s programme. In 2002, the Eastern Africa Media Institute – Uganda Chapter developed a National Diploma in Journalism syllabus which has been adopted nationally. There are not enough courses to upgrade the skills of midcareer practitioners, with only the two major dailies offering such opportunities. Some media associations organise short (two to three days) courses on specialised topics. There is inadequate specialised training for radio and television. Makerere’s FM station has not been running for some time over a dispute on licence fees, but the university is getting money to boost its broadcast training facilities. Kampala International University sold its FM radio licence to a private businessman. The Islamic University in Uganda is planning to launch its own training station. Kagadi-Kibaale training station closed in 2008 for lack of money after producing three lots of graduates. Private training institutions are taking advantage of this shortage of opportunities to offer fly-by-night training courses. 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: 2.5 (2007: 3.7) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2010 69