SECTOR 3 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 3.9 (2005 = 1.0; 2007 = 1.2; 2009 = 3.7) 3.2 Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body adequately protected by law against interference whose board is appointed - in an open way - involving civil society and not dominated by any particular political party. here is no independent regulatory entity for the broadcasting sector. In the absence of an such, it is regulated through a variety of legal provisions implemented at various levels such as GABINFO, the National Communications Institute (INCM) and the Council of Ministers. GABINFO is responsible for conirming the legality of the entity requesting a broadcasting licence; INCM conirms that the applicant’s technical conditions are adequate and, inally, the Council of Ministers grants the licence. As the entire regulatory system is the government’s responsibility, it cannot be considered fully independent and legally protected against interference. Furthermore, the State does not impose any public interest requirements on applicants for broadcasting licences. his results in radio or television stations with inadequate programming that is limited to music or programming produced externally, and with external content. In addition, failure to require a public interest contribution leads to unfair competition because, for example, whereas the public television station has to buy foreign programmes - such as sports programmes, soap operas and others - in foreign currency, private stations can receive the same programmes directly from their partners, in some cases live, and at zero cost. Nevertheless, all compete for publicity on an equal footing. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MOZAMBIQUE 2011 105