Mali 4.3 The media cover the full spectrum of events, issues and cultures, including business / economics, cultural, local and investigative stories. Analysis Despite problems relating to specialisation, there is a true resolve to provide information in all areas. Events are covered based on the main areas of interests and the editorial line for private media whose news desks are often poorly organised whereas state media are compelled to cover all areas. Individual scores: 4, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 3, 4. Average score: 3.8 (2006=4.9) 4.4 Gender mainstreaming is promoted in terms of equal participation of both sexes in the production process. Analysis There are very few women active in the media industry, even though there are no legal restrictions or limitations. The reason is put down to social and cultural considerations that confine the women to secondary roles. There is much effort to be made at this level to change mentalities for a more effective gender mainstreaming approach. Individual scores: 5, 5, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3. Average score: 3.9 (2006=2.2) 4.5 Gender mainstreaming is reflected in the editorial content. Analysis Gender-related information is reflected in the editorial content. However, regarding the participation of female journalists, they operate in the same fashion as their male colleagues and work in sectors of their interest that are not necessarily gender-related. Le Baromètre des Média Africains - Mali 2008 23