Mali Individual scores: 4, 3, 3, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4. Average score: 3.5 (2006=4.5) 2.7 Local and regional independent news agencies gather and distribute information for all media. Analysis The AMAP (Malian Press and Advertisement Agency) is the only local agency. It covers the whole country and generally provides information to its users. Sub-regional agencies exist but are not widely used as they charge fees and are much more expensive. Individual scores: 2, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 3. Average score: 2.2 (2006=4.7) 2.8 Media diversity is promoted through adequate competition regulation. Analysis Diversity is formally promoted in general. For all press organs that satisfy the conditions set by Decree 03-264/P-RM of 7 July 2003 determining the terms for eligibility, awarding and management of public aid receive financial support from the government. In terms of regulation, the CSC (Higher Communications Council), in charge of playing this role is not functional. There is no regulation as such. Individual scores: 5, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 4, 5. Average score: 3.7 2.9 (2006=2.9) Government promotes a political and economic environment which allows a diverse media landscape. Analysis There is indeed the legal and regulatory arsenal to create a favour12 Le Baromètre des Média Africains - Mali 2008