ANALYSIS: There is no independent body to regulate broadcasting, even though there are international and regional instruments calling for such (African Charter on Broadcasting – Windhoek Declaration). The Communications Ministry and the National Council for the Media are in charge of broadcasting regulation, both being strictly governmental bodies and therefore subject to political and other forms of interference. The establishment of an Independent High Authority for the Media is under discussion. Such a body could fulfil the role of an independent and impartial regulator for the media in the country. However, the Angolan legal framework on regulation does not provide for such an authority, which leaves some doubt as to whether this agency will be created. The Trade Union of Journalists and other independent organisations have submitted a proposal outlining the responsibilities and competencies of such an agency. The proposal was the result of a representative consensus of Angolan media workers, who now await a final decision on whether the agency will be created or not. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.0 3.2 The appointments procedure for members of the regulatory body is open and transparent and involves civil society. ANALYSIS: There is no independent and impartial authority. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 13