spread of correspondents at the national level. It is true that part of the work that was done by INFORPESS has been taken over by private online media, but that is not enough. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.0 2.8 Media diversity is regulation/legislation. promoted through adequate competition ANALYSIS: Cape Verde is very weak on media regulation. There is no specific legislation on competition. But that does not mean that there is no diversity in the media. Often, the absence of legislation is simply the result of an oversight and of the fact that very often, the media sector is not viewed as a priority, not necessarily the result of a deliberate attitude with the view of prejudicing diversity. SCORES: Individual scores: 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5 Average score: 4.0 2.9 Government promotes a political and economic environment which allows a diverse media landscape. ANALYSIS: The current political environment in Cape Verde, which is characterised by a liberal democracy regime, is appropriate for the promotion of diversity in the media. From the economic standpoint, as Cape Verde is not a rich country, it is possible to say firmly that the country enjoys the conditions for the media to prosper and for more diversity. SCORES: Individual scores: 4, 5, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5 Average score: 4.2 2.10 Private media outlets operate as efficient and professional businesses. 32