SECTOR 1 basis. Moreover, the budget headings, given their complexity, offer citizens no readability. Civil society organisations, however, have made progress, notably with regards to gaining access to information on the state budget. A civil society coalition that campaigns for the adoption of legislation on access to public information for citizens is currently being established. 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: 1.7 1.9 Websites and blogs are not required to register with or obtain permission from state authorities. Congolese law does not require any preliminary permission for launching a website or blog and these are run without such permission. Some sites, however, because they are very critical and virulent towards the ruling power, receive particular attention and are particularly monitored , e.g. www.apareco-rdc.org. 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: 82 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER Democratic Republic of Congo 4.8