SECTOR 1 The Local Government Act says that local authorities must publish information to inform the public and says that citizens are free to ask for information related to their locality, but in practice it does not happen. “Tanzanian society is not very empowered. People do not know that they have the right to question and ask for information.” “Because the central government is not obliged by law to provide information, if it does, this is seen as an act of generosity.” 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: 2.5 (2010 = 1.6; 2008 = 1.3; 2006 = 1.1) 1.9 Websites and blogs are not required to register with or obtain permission from state authorities. There is no legal requirement for websites and blogs to register with state authorities, and only internet service providers, as formal businesses, need to register with the state. 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: 4.8 (2010 = 3.0; 2008 = n/a; 2006 = n/a) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER TANZANIA 2012 19