Mali exist officially and encourage a diversity of programmes. A commission is currently actively working on reviewing these instruments. Individual scores: 5, 4, 4, 3, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3, 3. Average score: 3.6 2.5 (2006=3.6) Community broadcasting enjoys special promotion given its potential to broaden access to poor and rural communities. Analysis The classification of radios according to the law is quite clear, but in reality, many radio stations declare themselves community radios and yet operate as commercial radios and vice versa. The same applies to the scope of work of radio stations which is very restrictive. In practice, radio stations are granted special conditions, such as the annual fee of One hundred thousand (100,000) CFA francs, approximately 150 Euros. Most radios do not pay this fee and yet continue to broadcast and benefit from media support when administrative requirements are fulfilled. Individual scores: 3, 2, 3, 4, 4, 2, 2, 3, 5, 5. Average score: 3.3 (2006=4.6) 2.6 The editorial independence of print media published by a public authority is protected adequately against undue political interference. Analysis Manifestly, there is no excessive political interference in public authority media. The national daily l’Essor, edited in French enjoys relatively considerable independence compared to the national radio station. The personality of their respective managers is of importance in this regard. Le Baromètre des Média Africains - Mali 2008 11