Botswana circles about what these could be used for. As panelists noted, there is generally no respect for or commitment to freedom of expression among the people and government which is due also to historical and cultural reasons. Government fears that the international NGO Survival International could use community radios to promote their messages. This NGO is campaigning against the removal of San people from their original home. Any critic of the government like Survival International is perceived to be a threat to the diamond company Debswana and the government. Government is not willing to give up control over Botswana Television and Radio Botswana. SCORES: Individual scores: 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1 Average score: 1.8 2.5 Community broadcasting enjoys special promotion given its potential to broaden access by poor and rural communities. ANALYSIS: This is not the case. As stated above, the Botswana government is highly skeptical of community radio because of its perceived potential for abuse or propaganda. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.0 African Media Barometer - Botswana 2005 15