SECTOR 3 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: 1.3 (2008: n/a; 2006: n/a) 3.3 The body regulates broadcasting services and licences in the public interest and ensures fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing society at large. With the NCA being constituted as it is, there are no safeguards that it will act in the public interest or ensure fairness and a diversity of views. Political considerations tend to influence its decisions especially in regard to commercial broadcasting houses. The NCA can always use technical reasons to deny frequencies or licences. There are cases where those who have been issued with licences have not demonstrated the capacity to really operate while those who may actually need them may not get the licence. Applications from community radios with their small reach seem to be considered in a fairer manner, thus allowing for the reflection of more diverse views. 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: 36 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER GHANA 2011 1.7 (2008: n/a; 2006: n/a)