SECTOR 2 In the case of broadcast media, the government sources public input on whether or not a licence should be granted, prior to it being issued. 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: 4.5 (2012 = n/a; 2010 = n/a; 2007 = n/a;) 2.5 Adequate competition legislation/regulation seeks to prevent media concentration and monopolies. Section 52 of the Uganda Communications Act of 2013 speaks to the issue of fair competition and the equality of treatment. However, “I’m not sure if this is sufficient to control concentration of the media.” Section 52 of the Act states that: The Commission shall, in the performance of its functions under this Act, promote, develop and enforce fair competition and equality of treatment among all operators in any business or service relating to communication. Section 53 of the Act goes on to prohibit unfair competition by stating that: 1) An operator shall not engage in any activities, which have, or are intended or are likely to have, the effect of unfairly preventing, restricting or distorting competition in relation to any business activity relating to communications services. 2) For the purposes of subsection (1) the acts or omissions include: a. any abuse by an operator, independently or with others, of a dominant position which unfairly excludes or limits competition between the operator and any other party; b. entering into an agreement or engaging in any concerted practice with any other party, which unfairly prevents, restricts or distorts competition; or 38 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2016