SECTOR 3 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) was established by the LCA Act of 2000. In terms of the act, the LCA is empowered to come up with rules and regulations for licensing broadcasters, and recommends licensees to the Communications Minister, who approves or vetoes a license. Therefore, the licensing of broadcasters is quite an ad hoc process, in which the Minister has the final say. 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: 40 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2010 1.1 (2008 = 2.0; 2006 = 2.1)