Namibia • The lack of transparency, poor fiscal management and governance at the NBC, as well as the escalating debt of the state broadcaster. • Continuing under-investment in human resource development within the media. Very few, if any, privately initiated training programmes for journalists exist. • The failure to set up an independent broadcasting complaints commission. • The fact that NCC commissioners lack an understanding of media issues. • The over-commercialisation of the NBC, which results in the state-funded broadcaster neglecting its public mandate to inform, educate and entertain. • The continued lack of access to the media in rural areas, and the absence of true community radio stations in local languages and in rural areas. • Poor gender mainstreaming. • While it has improved since 2005, the amount of local content is still insufficient on local television and radio stations. The main drivers or actors for positive developments • The perception of a change of attitude by government and an improved political climate have made it possible to discuss media issues more openly. The democratic culture in general has become more consultative, as a result of President Pohamba’s more inclusive approach. African Media Barometer - Namibia 2007 55