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: 2.9 3.2 Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body adequately protected by law against interference whose board is appointed – in an open way – involving civil society and not dominated by any particular political party. The Ethiopian Broadcasting Authority is accountable to the government through its board. Article 9 (2) of the Broadcasting Service Proclamation states that “members of the board ... shall be appointed by the government on the recommendation of the Minister [Ministry of Information].” The number of board members is also determined by the government. 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: 1.5 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ETHIOPIA 2010 39