SECTOR 1 However, the NSA’s findings are interpretations of the data they collect and the interpretation could be politically motivated. It was confirmed that “They (NSA) will not give you access to the raw data”. For instance, they did not provide access to the initial data which led to the conclusion that the unemployment rate in Namibia according to their Workforce Report of 2014 stands at 51%, and has risen by merely 2% since 2013. 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: 2.1 (2005: 2.4; 2007: 1.8; 2009: 1.9; 2011: 1.8) 1.8 Websites, blogs and other digital platforms are not required to register with, or obtain permission, from state authorities. Panellists noted that while “government is becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of such platforms” there are no laws or restrictions regarding the registration of websites, blogs or other digital platforms. 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: 22 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER NAMIBIA 2015 4.4 (2005: n/a; 2007: n/a; 2009: 4.8; 2011: 4.7)