SECTOR 1 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: 2.5 1.9 Websites and blogs are not required to register with or obtain permission from state authorities. There are no requirements of registration or permission by the government if one wishes to launch websites or blogs in the country. 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: 4.5 1.10 The state does not seek to block or filter Internet content unless laws provide for restrictions that serve a legitimate interest and are necessary in a democratic society. Although there is no law restricting access to websites, there are some websites, which cannot be accessed in Ethiopia, particularly those with political contents and operated by opposition parties. 20 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ETHIOPIA 2010