SECTOR 2 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: 2.6 (2012 = 2.9, 2010 = 3.3, 2008 = n/a, 2006 = n/a) 2.8 All media fairly represent the voices of society and its minorities in its ethnic, linguistic, religious diversity. Religious pluralism is not a major problem in Madagascar as far as the treatment of information is concerned. For the most part, all religious groups are represented in the media. However, one can admit to the fact that Christianity is accorded a larger share by the media. Certain age groups are less well represented, such as young people and senior citizens. However, thanks to the “Vaovaomparitra”, with its regional news content, minorities that have been hitherto excluded are reached. Within the programming of TVM, the economics broadcast Topimaso, is translated into sign language. If theoretically speaking, the media do not shut the door to minorities, they also think in economic terms. Subjects dealing with minority groups sell less, and are thus represented less in the programming content. The media covers social issues when brought to light by an involved and noisy civil society. The panel has found that the media give more coverage to the élites, the upper classes of society, who are more interested in politics, which is the favourite subject of the Malagasy media. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MADAGASCAR 2016 81