SECTOR 2

being made mainly at places of work and offices that have Internet service
available.
Mobile phone coverage on the other hand is fairly good, with very affordable
prices so that even farmers have them. Thus, 15 000 Ariary (or 7.5 US$) gets you
a mobile phone; the quality of the network, however, is not always satisfactory.

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:

3.8 (2006= 2.8, 2008 = 2.3, 2010 = 2.1)

2.2 Citizens’ access to domestic and international media sources is not restricted by state authorities.
There are no legal restrictions from public authorities targeting international media
in place. Cable networks and via the internet such as Radio France International
(RFI), Voice of America (VOA), and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) are
well accessible on the island.

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 (2006= 3.4, 2008 = 4.5, 2010 = 5,0)

AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MADAGASCAR

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