SECTOR 1 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: 2.8 (2013 = 2.8, 2010 = 2.8) 1.11 Media legislation evolves from meaningful consultations among state institutions, citizens and interest groups. From 2000 to 2009, legislation on the media was the subject of consultations between the State, the citizens and certain interest groups. But since 2009, media organisations are no longer consulted. By this means, the State seeks to protect its interests, particularly in regard to certain provisions of media legislation. The panel regrets this lack of consultation which confirms the absence of any debate on ideas, and considers that the State increasingly only consults with organisations that favour them. However, professional associations managed to put pressure on the Government, with the result that they were consulted during the revision of the Press Code, and also during the General Assembly Press Conference in 2014. Scores: Individual scores: 78 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: 2.4 (2013 = 2.0; 2010 = 2.4) Average score for sector 1: 3.2 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER togo 2017