basic level. Very strong political influence dictates all manner of activities and the broadcaster’s operational line, editorial or otherwise. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 4, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1, 4 Average score: 2.3 3.8. The public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner that protects it from arbitrary interference with its budget. ANALYSIS: The official or public broadcaster has its own allocations in the overall state budget. These allocations include salaries and other expenses. Because of its close ties to and support by the State, it has at its disposal a range of resources granted by the State. Although the exact figures of its budget are not known, it can be said that it is free from outside budgetary interference other than that of the state, which can influence its internal workings. SCORES: Individual scores: 4, 4, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 2.0 3.9 The public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. ANALYSIS: Technically, the public/state broadcaster of Angola (radio) covers more than 90% of the country. However, there are areas where the signal is weak and at times non-existent. The broadcaster transmits on shortwave, medium wave and FM in some of the provincial capitals, having improved its signal in recent times with the installation of regional repeaters. This is an ongoing project. SCORES: 16