The Media and Civil Society

The media plays an important role in the creation and success of a strong civil society structure.

Media sways public opinion and helps influence and even create the direction of social change.

The media is a tool that can help put civil society principles into action and can enable more effective participation in a civil society framework by providing accurate and timely information.

The media and responsible journalism also helps to reinforce accountable behavior in society.

These are some of the influences the media has on the success of civil society and this edition of The Bridge explores the media's role in civil society.