SECTOR 4

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: 			

2.6 (2005=3.4; 2007=3.1)

4.3
The media cover the full spectrum of events,
issues and cultures, including business/economics,
cultural, local and investigative stories.
Analysis
The media28 cover full spectrum of events and issues. There has been notable
interest in investigative stories/series. However, this seems to be motivated by
desire to win Awards rather than to interrogate issues, and add to the variety and
diversity of content.

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: 			

3.7 (2005=4.4; 2007=4.1)

28 Media is defined as the entire spectrum of the media i.e. print, dailies, weeklies etc, broadcasting, and local
websites.

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