SECTOR 3 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. Chapter III of Law no. 96-002 of 22 June 1996 under articles 50 to 72 regulates the broadcasting sector. The explanatory memorandum highlights that formally it establishes an environment that is favourable to the audiovisual sector in general, it is, however, applied selectively. The local and community sector is totally ignored. The Congolese Constitution dated 18 February 2006 under article 212 tasks the High Council for Broadcasting and Communication (CSAC) with “guaranteeing and ensuring the freedom and protection of the press as well as all means of mass communication in accordance with the law.” Said Council “ensures that ethical standards are maintained within communication and the equitable access of political parties, associations and citizens to the official means of information and communication.” Organic Law no. 011/001 of 10 January 2011 on the membership, power and operation of the CSAC establishes the regulatory framework for the media. 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: 100 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER Democratic Republic of Congo 2.6