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. Panellists observed that the TCRA is not independent because the President appoints the Chairman of the Board of Directors, as well as the Director General, while the minister appoints board members. However, as noted above, a panellist informed the group that broadcasting is regulated by an independent body protected by law against interference, whose board is appointed through a process that involves civil society, without the dominance of/by any particular political party or group. 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: 1.1 (2008 = n/a; 2006 = n/a) 3.3 The body regulates broadcasting services and licences in the public interest and ensures fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large. Panellists observed that there were fixed procedures that clearly articulated how licences were to be issued and how the TCRA was to ensure that there was fairness and diversity in the representation of society’s views. They also noted that although some applicants for licences in Dar es Salaam had been denied a licence, the government had provided explanations that had to do with frequency shortages, as well as the fact that there would soon be a conversion from analogue to digital. Panellists stated their confidence in the workings of the broadcasting regulatory authority. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER TANZANIA 2010 33