SECTOR 2 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: Score of previous years: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ 3.3 2006: 2.8; 2008: 2.3; 2010: 2.1; 2012: 3.8; 2016: 3.7 2.2 Citizens’ access to domestic and international media sources is not restricted by state authorities Access to domestic and international media is free, but is limited by citizens financial means when it comes to connecting to the internet. Critical papers can be consulted through specialised bookshops or the internet. 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: Score of previous years: ✓ ✓ ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓ 4.9 2006: 3.4; 2008: 4.5; 2010: 5; 2012: 4.5; 2016: 2.8 2.3 The editorial independence of the print media published by a public authority is protected adequately against undue political interference The state has no official print media. However, the Taratra National Information Agency (ANTA),25 an organisation attached to the MCC, collects information that it regularly publishes on its website. It has an editor and editorial team. Its director was appointed by the Council of Ministers. ANTA has a rare and precious photo library. However, it does not fulfil the role of an official information agency and has a vague legal status. In 1992, a decree to dissolve and liquidate ANTA was published (decree no. 92-435 of 10 April 1992). However, ANTA continued its 25 http://agenceanta.com/ (accessed on 29 October 2019) 24 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MADAGASCAR 2019