2.7 Local or regional independent news agencies gather and distribute information for all media. ANALYSIS: Public or private information agencies exist on paper but they are not visible due to the lack of a service good enough to find and satisfy a clientele. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1 Average score: 1.1 2.8 Media diversity regulation/legislation. is promoted through adequate competition ANALYSIS: Media diversity has developed de facto - in the absence of any legislation, not because of it. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 5, 1, 4, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 2.0 2.9 Government promotes a political and economic environment which allows a diverse media landscape. ANALYSIS: Government does not do anything to promote such diversity but is no hindrance either. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 4, 1, 2, 1, 1, 3, 2, 1 Average score: 1.8 33