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The Role of Media in Improving Democratic Governance
efficient and transparent civil servants who are trained and willing to
serve, as well as proactive citizens that participate – in everything from
turning on the television to learn the news to being the face and voice
of a tragedy, injustice or abuse – are the three components that are
indispensable to building better systems of government.
Conclusion
Governance in Latin America has to be understood as a journey, not a
destination. Along the way, media and government officials must act
as if they were the two oars of a boat that is sailing on the waters of
democracy, which are not always easy to transit. In order to advance
they must move together, though independently; each performing
their own work in the best possible manner in their own respective
place, with society guiding them along the way.
