SECTOR 4 Notwithstanding, certain taboos are still deeply rooted; sexual orientation for instance. Like the rest of the society in general, the Ivorian media is clearly uncompromising on the issue of homosexuality. “There are homosexuals in the profession, but we do not talk about them” acknowledges a panel member. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 4.3 4.5 Journalists and editors do not practice selfcensorship. ...a distinction must be made between selfcensorship and the “responsibility that compels not to publish certain information” According to the panel, a distinction must be made between self-censorship and the “responsibility that compels not to publish certain information”. Certain journalists and editors sometimes practise self-censorship and do not publish useful information for unspoken reasons. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 120 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER IVORY COAST 2009 1.2