Botswana SCORING: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.0 3.8 (2005 = 1.0) The public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner that protects it from arbitrary interference with its budget. ANALYSIS: There is no such protection against arbitrary interference. The state broadcaster is funded by the government, which can cut or increase funding at its discretion. SCORING: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.0 3.9 (2005 = 1.0) The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. ANALYSIS: Botswana does not have a public broadcasting service. 85 percent of the population has access to national radio. For television the figures are 40 percent via terrestrial signals and 100 percent via satellite. Accessibility is being improved continuously. African Media Barometer - Botswana 2007 33