SECTOR 2

Generally, media houses do not have editorial policies to promote more balanced
coverage. The national policy on ethnicity requires that all ethnic groups should
enjoy representation and a voice, but this is not reflected in the media.

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: 			

2.2 (2008 =n/a ; 2006 = n/a)

2.9
The country has a coherent ICT policy, which
aims to meet the information needs of all citizens,
including marginalised communities.
There is an information and communication technology (ICT) policy that was
approved in 2005, but panellists felt that this is not being applied equally to meet
the needs of all citizens. Training in ICTs tends to focus on young people and does
not reach all districts of the country. The policy was drafted by a group of experts.
Stakeholders were consulted, and the public was invited through the media to
comment on the draft. The government’s Vision 2020 also covers ICTs.

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: 			

2.4 (2008 =n/a; 2006 = n/a)

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