Mali Foreign radio programmes are totally or partially relayed by certain national, public or private bodies. The internet, though still an urban phenomenon, is rapidly developing and is relatively accessible. Individual scores: 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5. Average score: 4.8 (2006=5.0) 2.3 Efforts are undertaken to increase the scope of circulation of the print media, particularly to rural communities. Analysis Despite the lack of political will to set up a delivery service, efforts are however being deployed to promote newspapers which are still an urban product. Local and regional newspapers are emerging. There are readers but very few buyers. These efforts are modest; concerned structures must be reorganised from within to be capable of reporting local information. Rural areas receive the news in local languages. Kibaru, Kibaré, Xaabaré, etc are widely printed and cover various linguistic zones. These actions are supported by the Jamana cultural cooperative distribution network which edits the magazine in the Bamanan Jèkabaraa language printed at 30,000 copies. Individual scores: 2, 2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 3, 3, 2, 3. Average score: 2.7 (2006=3.6) 2.4 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. Analysis In Mali, the creation of broadcasting stations preceded legislation in this regard. There are various legislative and regulatory texts that 10 Le Baromètre des Média Africains - Mali 2008